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Idaho Power plans mobile Community Resource Center to support customers during large outages

Local Emergency Planning Committee · May 28, 2026

Summary

Idaho Power described a mobile Community Resource Center (CRC) with charging stations, phone access, monitored information and supplemental food/water intended to support customers during large PSPS or outage events; partners discussed staging and outreach strategies.

Idaho Power presented a Community Resource Center (CRC) mobile unit concept to be staged with emergency managers during large outages. The CRC would offer charging stations for medical and electronic devices, phone access, monitored information and supplemental food and water for affected residents.

Jacklyn Black said the CRC is intended as supplemental support to traditional shelters and suggested Idaho Power showcase the unit at fairs and farmers markets to build public awareness and volunteer interest. Agencies at the meeting discussed coordinating staging locations with local emergency managers.

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