Get reimbursed for power and internet outages
Don't suffer in silence: Here are resources for you
If you have been affected by the recent storms, please find relevant information that may be of help:
***Medical Needs:
If you depend on electricity for your medical needs, or if you have Access & Functional Needs, call 2-1-1 or visit
http://211.org
to access available resources
***Claiming Compensation from PG&E for an outage:
For long outages you can file a claim with PG&E - visit here.
A residential customer who has gone without power for at least 48 hours because of severe storm conditions may qualify for an automatic payment under PG&E’s Safety Net program.
***PG&E Outage and Restoration Status:
You may report outages and check the estimated time of power restoration by calling the PG&E 24-hour Power Outage Information Center at 1.800.743.5002 or visiting here
****Comcast outage compensation:
You can check service outage and file for compensation here
Consider the purchase of a mobile hotspot to get through the outage - they are not very expensive.
****Hotel accommodation in case of an outage:
PG&E has secured hotel discounts for customers who are experiencing extended outages. Learn more on the PG&E website.
***2023 Storm Assistance for Individuals:
On January 9, 2023, many counties were added to the national disaster declaration as a result of the recent severe winter storms. As a result, individuals and households impacted by the storms may now request assistance from the Federal government. The forms of assistance range from housing assistance to private property repairs. Interested residents can view additional information about available assistance and eligibility criteria and submit applications online https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/fema_help-after-disaster_english_trifold.pdf and here
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
***2023 Storm Loans for Businesses:
Following the Biden Administration's Major Disaster Declaration due to the recent severe winter storms, the Small Business Administration has made Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for businesses in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Economic Injury Disaster Loans are working capital loans to help small businesses and private, non-profit organizations meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the storms. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period, which began on December 27, 2022. Eligible businesses include: Small businesses, Small agricultural cooperates, Small businesses engaged in aquaculture, Private, non-profit organizations of all sizes
Businesses can apply online
https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/
and call (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov with any questions.
*** Fallen Power Line
Caution! Be very careful if you are around a fallen power line.
⦿ Check out the information provided by PG&E
DON'T TOUCH IT- by touching the power line, you could complete the circuit between the power grid and the ground and result in catastrophe. This includes touching it with a stick, broom or any other long object.
⦿ STAY BACK- an energized power line can "dance" and move. Keep your distance to avoid being touched by the power line.
⦿ CALL 911- Don't be afraid to call 911. Downed power lines is a serious emergency. The Fire Department can keep the area safe while PG&E is responding.
⦿ TELL OTHERS TO STAY BACK- Power lines can sometimes be hard to see. Be a part of our safer community and tell others to keep back! Never drive over downed power lines. It is always safer to take the long way around.
***If the power line has fallen on your car or home:
⦿ STAY PUT- Stay where you are and call 911. By exiting the car or house you could put your feet in contact with the energized area of ground surrounding downed power lines. This energized ground is just as dangerous as the wire itself.
⦿ If your car or house is no longer safe to stay in, jump out and land with both feet together. Then shuffle to a safe location without lifting your feet off the ground.
Please reach out if I can help in anyway.Â
—
In friendship,
🇺🇸Team Rishi Kumar 🇺🇸Â
Candidate for United States Congress, Silicon Valley’s CD16
www.RishiKumar.com
Phone 408 805 5993Â