Backup Power
Xcel Energy Colorado Medical Assistance Programs
Xcel Energy has announced it's Safe for Colorado Program which offers two kinds of support: (1) help with your energy bills, and (2) extra communications, through additional phone calls and emails, in the event of a planned Public Safety Power Shutoff or unplanned outage. You may qualify for this program if you have a qualifying, existing medical condition. To participate, customers must successfully register in either the Medical Certification Program or Colorado Medical Exemption Program.
Surviving in Place Resources
Emergency Go Kits
Courses and Trainings
Program Overview
Surviving in Place provides essential resources to help people with disabilities prepare for emergencies. On this page, you’ll find step-by-step guides for building emergency go kits, advice on using battery backup power systems, and training materials for Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) providers. These tools were developed to ensure that individuals who rely on life-sustaining medical equipment have the knowledge and resources they need to stay safe in emergencies.
Project Contact
Julia Beems
303.315.1284juliabeems@ucdenver.edu
Thank you to Our Partners
We would like to thank the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) for their partnership in developing these important resources. Their collaboration helped ensure that emergency preparedness for people with disabilities remains a priority, and together we have created tools and trainings that continue to serve communities today.
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