Although the majority of power outages are weather related, animals, car accidents and a number of other issues could cause interruptions in your electricity. Because power outages can occur with little-to-no warning, we always recommend that our members who rely on life-supporting equipment take the necessary precautions to stay safe during power interruption.

• Purchase an uninterruptable power supply, or battery backup, that can provide emergency power for a period of time.
• Invest in a portable generator that can power life-saving equipment in the event of an extended power outage.
• Plug electronic devices into surge protectors, which will protect the equipment from potential damage during a power outage.
• Always keep an adequate supply of prescription drugs and medical equipment on hand in case a storm prevents you from getting refills.
• Report outages immediately by calling us at 361-364-2220 or toll-free at 888-740-2220.
• Keep a cell phone or corded landline in your home that can be used to make phone calls when the power is out.
• Let SPEC know if there’s someone in your home that relies on life-supporting medical equipment by filling out the form below.  If you’re already on our life-support registry, please notify us of any changes you’ve made to your address, phone number or medical equipment.

Complete the following form and submit it, along with a physician’s directive or prescription detailing your life-support needs. Click form below to open in new tab, or click here for a PDF.