If you use a battery-operated wheelchair, life-support system, or other power-dependent equipment, call your power company before rolling blackouts happen. Many utility companies keep a list of power-dependent customers in case of an emergency. Ask them what alternatives are available in your area. Contact the customer service department of your local utility company(ies) to learn if this service is available in your community.

If you use a motorized wheelchair or scooter, have an extra battery on-hand. A car battery can be used with a wheelchair in case of an emergency, but it will not last as long as a wheelchair's deep-cycle battery. If possible, store a lightweight, manual wheelchair for backup.

If you are blind or have a visual disability, be ready with a battery-operated talking or braille clock, or a large-print timepiece, with extra batteries.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, consider getting a portable, battery-operated television set. Emergency broadcasts may give information in American Sign Language.