Long power outages can be deadly for people who need electricity for medical devices and assistive equipment.
Why is data on people with electricity-dependent medical equipment important?
During a power outage, especially ones that last several hours or days, people who need electricity to power medical equipment may need to use a back-up power supply or go somewhere else that has power.
Information about how many people have medical needs for electricity, and where they are, helps public health professionals, community partners, and emergency planners plan for these needs. This helps protect people during a prolonged loss of electrical power
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What's Here
This dashboard displays data from the emPOWER Emergency Planning De-identified Dataset. This dataset is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It has information about Medicare beneficiaries who may need help during a disaster. It includes totals by state, county, and ZIP code. HHS automatically updates this information monthly. To protect people's privacy, it does not contain any personally identifiable information.
The dashboard only contain data on Medicare beneficiaries. Data on other people who have electricity-dependent medical equipment are not included.
Additional Resources
DOH Emergency Information for Specific Groups
People with Disabilities | Ready.gov
Inclusive Preparedness Resources | American Red Cross
Northwest ADA Center emergency preparedness
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