Another Potential Source for Battery during Power Outages

A local resident advises he can make a battery for power outages. Since PGE is making a YETI battery available (copying PGE's rep Alex Porrata's info, below), this might be a backup or used for anyone without a medical need. I can put you in touch with him by forwarding your email to me. Also, you would have to do your own review of quality; whether it would serve your needs; and, if it would be for a medical device, whether the YETI battery offered by PG&E would be better for you. I just want to get the information out to the community.

"The systems that I design are made for a smaller electrical load [than a one-door, "regular" kitchen fridge]. They are perfect for charging a computer or phone for communication, keeping a medical device charged, running a small electrical device. If someone needed to keep medication cold, I could power a small mini fridge. ... During the last PSPS we had the basic battery backup setup at my house. We were able to keep our internet dish/router powered and our phones changed for five days, so that we could stay updated with news. That basic setup would cost approximately $900-$1000."

Previous post re PG&E's YETI battery:

WMCS, Marin Center for Independent Living and PG&E are looking to provide YETI portable batteries to residents who rely on an electrical device for living and will be impacted by the upcoming public safety power shutoffs that PG&E is sure to be scheduling in the near future. The process is incredibly simple and there is no medical proof required or income eligibility to qualify.  Even CPAP breathing machines qualify! The batteries arrived and we’re anxious to spread the word to West Marin residents. [...] I am the WM contact so if anyone wants to hear more about the service or would like me to personally help them fill out the form, I am available to make Covid-19 safe, distant house calls. Here is the link to the super simple application.Public Safety Power Shutoff APPLICATION and a link to the website with more info on the services Marin Center for Independent Living provides. https://www.marincil.org(link is external)

Please don’t hesitate to contact me [Alex] with any questions. I hope we can secure back up batteries for WM residents who need them. 
Best, Alex Porrata, PSPSOutreach Coordinator
alexporrata@me.com(link sends e-mail)
C. 415 300 6401 H. 415 669 9739

~posted by Lynn, pointreyesdisastercouncil.org