Rescue workers can face several types of emergency situations that make it difficult to get energy to their electrical devices:
- Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes often disrupt power grids, causing widespread outages and damaging infrastructure, which limits access to electrical power for rescue operations
- Remote or isolated locations like wilderness, mountainous regions, or offshore areas lack nearby power grids or infrastructure, making it challenging to recharge devices or find reliable energy sources
- Transportation accidents including plane crashes, train derailments, or shipwrecks usually occur in environments without accessible electricity, complicating efforts to power devices
- War or conflict zones often experience targeted attacks on infrastructure or fuel shortages, resulting in power disruptions and limited energy availability for rescue workers
- Public health emergencies such as pandemics or disease outbreaks may require rescue workers to operate in temporary or underserved locations with limited electrical infrastructure
- Power industry rescue scenarios involve hazards like highly energized equipment, confined spaces, and remote operations where power sources may be dangerous or unavailable, requiring specialized techniques and pre-planning to manage electrical hazards safely
In these situations, rescue workers often rely on alternative energy sources such as portable generators, solar panels, batteries, or power banks to keep their electrical devices operational
. Additionally, power outages during emergencies can last extended periods, further complicating energy access and requiring coordinated efforts for restoration and support
