CA SB862

Defines "deenergization event" (planned power outage by electrical corporations to reduce wildfire risk) as a sudden and severe energy shortage constituting a state of emergency under the California Emergency Services Act.

Requires electrical corporations to coordinate with local governments to identify sites for community resource centers during deenergization events and perform electrical upgrades to support mobile backup generators at these centers.

Mandates community resource centers remain open 24 hours per day if a county emergency services officer determines necessary, from initiation of deenergization until service restoration is complete.

Requires electrical corporations to develop protocols addressing access and functional needs individuals in wildfire mitigation plans, including improved outreach, information about backup power resources, and notification procedures for deenergization events.

Specifies that electrical corporations may deploy backup electrical resources to customers relying on life support equipment who demonstrate financial need and are not eligible for backup resources from other sources.