Community Resource Centers
We open drop-in Community Resource Centers during the day in counties impacted by a PSPS or longer outage. View the Community Resource Center video.
- All centers provide an ADA-accessible restroom and hand-washing station, medical equipment charging, device charging, Wi-Fi, bottled water and snacks.
- Indoor centers also offer air-conditioning or heating, seating and ice.
- Electric vehicle charging is not available at the centers. Find an EV charging station.
- If you need power when CRCs are closed, view the outage map to see which areas have power.
- Learn more about support and services.
Do you rely on power to operate life-sustaining medical devices? Further support may be available in your area during a PSPS or longer outage. Please contact your local Independent Living Center.
PG&E is now partnered with organizations that can provide accessible transportation to individuals with access and functional needs to and from a PG&E Community Resource Center.
- Vivalon (San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Solano, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties): 415-847-1157
- Dignity Health Connected Living (Shasta County): 530-226-3074, ext. 4
- El Dorado Transit (El Dorado County): 530-642-5383, select option 4
- Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno County): 1-800-325-7433
Alternatively, you can use these services:
- Call 211, a confidential, 24 hours a day, seven days a week service that can connect you to local transportation resources.
- Disability Disaster Access and Resource Program can provide accessible transportation through participating Independent Living Centers (ILCs).
- Google Maps can display public transportation routes to CRCs.
To keep our customers and communities safe, all resource centers reflect appropriate COVID-19 health considerations and federal, state, and county guidelines.
- Facial coverings and physical distancing are encouraged but not required.
- Supplies are given out to visitors so they can “grab and go,” but they are welcome to stay on-site and charge their devices.
- In instances of high demand, medical device charging is prioritized.
- Surfaces are regularly sanitized.
- For the health and safety of the community, we ask customers not to visit a center if they are exhibiting any symptoms of illness.
Electric vehicle charging is not available at the centers. Find an EV charging station.
If you need power when CRCs are closed, view the map to see which areas have power.
NOTE: Community Resource Center updates are made on this page and appear on the outage map up to 15 minutes later.
Backup Power & Replacement Food
What to do before and during an outage
Have Key Supplies on Hand
- Flashlights for the household
- Battery-powered or crank radio
- Batteries in various sizes
- Mobile phone as backup if your landline will not work
- Cash and a full tank of gas
Follow Important Safety Tips
- Have an emergency plan in place, including pets
- Avoid using candles during an outage
- Know how to manually open your garage or any electric door
- Unplug or turn off appliances & electronics to avoid damage when power is restored
- Check on your neighbors
Take Precautions When Using a Generator
- Follow all instructions
- Test before using
- Position where exhaust can vent safely
- Do not run a portable generator in the rain
- Do not store fuel inside the house