During climate disasters and extreme weather events, people with underlying health conditions and disabilities face global mortality rates that are four times higher than those without disabilities.
During climate disasters and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires or winter storms, people with underlying health conditions and disabilities face global mortality rates that are four times higher than those without disabilities. Fortunately, solutions like energy storage and clean energy technologies can provide safe, reliable and equitable power during severe weather conditions.
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People receiving medical support at home often require the use of various electric-powered equipment for their care. This can include oxygen tanks, ventilators, and wheelchairs for mobility. Other needs like prescription medications, such as insulin, require refrigeration. And there are conditions for mobility that must be considered — finding a clinic or shelter with power may not be an option. Shelters may not be handicap-accessible and the route to shelters may be inaccessible during extreme weather.
In 2019 when Pacific Gas & Electric Company issued power shutoffs in California in an attempt to mitigate wildfire risks and promote public safety, Robert Mardis Sr., who used an electric oxygen tank to aid his breathing, died only minutes after a shutoff hit his household.
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