When someone in your care relies on powered medical equipment at home, a personalized power outage plan isn’t just a smart idea—it’s a lifeline. Here at Aushertech, we’ve collaborated closely with families, dedicated clinicians, and support coordinators who’ve witnessed firsthand how meticulous preparation transforms a potential crisis into a manageable event.

This guide provides a robust framework to empower you to stay safe, maintain independence, and feel fully supported, even when unexpected blackouts strike.

Step 1: Forge Your Support Network

Don’t go it alone. Identify and actively enlist trusted individuals who can spring into action during outages—this includes family, close neighbours, dedicated carers, or key healthcare professionals.

• Create a tangible contact list: Print it clearly with names, roles, and all essential phone numbers.
• Share your strategy widely: Ensure everyone involved understands their role and keep the plan prominently displayed.
• Practice makes perfect: Conduct a brief mock drill so everyone confidently knows exactly what to do.

Step 2: Safeguard Your Essential Equipment

Your medical devices are critical; ensuring they never skip a beat during an outage is paramount.

• Inventory your lifeline equipment: Make a precise list of all powered devices you rely on (e.g., suction machines, air mattresses, oxygen concentrators).
• Organize for clarity: Label every single plug and store matching power adaptors together in one accessible spot.
• Regular readiness checks: Test your backup power system every 3–6 months and meticulously log its actual runtime.
• Ensure seamless continuity: Keep essential devices constantly connected to your backup system for an automatic, uninterrupted switchover the moment power fails.

Expert Tip: The AusherMed 2400 is meticulously tested to stringent medical electrical standards (IEC 60601-1 & 60601-1-2). It’s uniquely designed to integrate safely as part of a Medical Electrical (ME) System, actively ensuring both power continuity and vital electrical safety during outages.

Step 3: Curate Your Emergency Essentials

Assemble a readily accessible kit with at least 3–7 days’ worth of critical supplies:

The “Go Bag”: Pack a grab-and-go kit containing identification, comprehensive care notes, medical contacts, device manuals, and fully charged phone chargers.

Medications: Include all necessary prescriptions, noting any requiring cold storage, and have a plan for maintaining temperature.

Illumination: Ensure reliable, battery-powered lighting sources are easily reachable.

Sustenance: Stock ample water and non-perishable food items.

Step 4: Maintain Vital Connections

Staying informed and connected is fundamental to managing an outage effectively.

• Power your communication: Keep phones fully charged using robust power banks or your dedicated backup system.
• Stay informed: Utilize a battery-powered radio for critical weather updates and emergency broadcasts.
• Prioritize your safety: Inform your energy provider that you’re a life support customer. Many offer priority restoration and proactive planned outage alerts.
• Schedule check-ins: Establish regular communication with your support contacts to confirm safety and needs.

Step 5: Master Your Plan with Regular Drills

Preparation isn’t a one-time task. Regularly refining your plan ensures true readiness.

• Integrate new devices: Review any newly added assistive devices and ensure they’re seamlessly incorporated into your plan.
• Bi-annual simulation: Every 3 to 6 months, simulate a power outage – ideally both during the day and night.
• Real-world testing: Test your battery backup system under actual device loads to confirm performance.
• Keep lists current: Promptly update emergency contacts, replenish supplies, and refresh medication lists.

Step 6: Define Your Relocation Thresholds

Knowing precisely when to move to a safer environment can be a critical decision. Establish clear triggers for relocation:

• Power system capacity: Your backup battery falls below 20% capacity.
• Environmental safety: Unsafe indoor temperatures (too hot or too cold).
• Equipment integrity: Malfunction or persistent alarm from essential medical equipment.

Know in advance precisely where you’ll go (e.g., a friend’s home, a designated community center, a hospital) and communicate this clearly with your entire support network. Remember to bring your power system if possible—many units, like the AusherMed 2400, are thoughtfully designed to be portable, supporting devices even in transit or at temporary shelters.

Get Ready Before It’s Urgent: Partner with Aushertech

You don’t have to navigate the complexities of power outage planning alone. Aushertech is here to help you develop a practical, tailored plan that perfectly matches your home setup – and provide medically compliant backup solutions truly engineered for real-world needs.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate. Reach out to our knowledgeable team anytime for a no-obligation discussion. Your peace of mind is our priority.