Disability Disaster Access & Resources (DDAR) — backup batteries, hotel stays and rides during power shutoffs
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Eligibility
Older adults and people with disabilities or chronic conditions who live in a High Fire-Threat District (or have had two or more Public Safety Power Shutoffs since 2020) and use an electric or assistive device, or rely on electricity to live independently. No doctor's note or income check.
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PG&E and the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) run DDAR through local independent living centers. It helps you prepare for outages, enroll in Medical Baseline, apply for a portable backup battery, and get accessible rides, hotel stays and food replacement during a shutoff. Apply through the DDAR page or your local independent living center. Verified 2026-10-21 on pge.com.
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Free (portable batteries, hotel stays, food replacement, accessible rides)
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