A power outage can be a scary thing, especially if you rely on medical equipment that needs to be charged every so often. 

That was the case for one resident with Moose Jaw's Families for Change, and thankfully after making one phone call help was provided. The organization reached out to Valley View Centre, which didn't face any disruptions during the outage as they have a backup generator that gave them full power while a portion of the province was in the dark for hours. 

Director of Programs and Operational Supports, Terry Hardy, said it's important for people in these situations or vulnerable residents to have their equipment working no matter what. 

"Those things are critical for individuals that require them for their health and well being. Certainly, that's one of the things we're afforded at the centre in terms of the backup generator to operate the centre. We were more than happy; we've got a working relationship for Moose Jaw's Families for Change," explained Hardy. 

"We were just happy that we could be there. It was a stressful time I imagine for everybody in the city, because we were without power for several hours and it was an opportunity for us to do something and be a part of the community."

It should be noted how big the hearts of Valley View staff are, as they didn't hesitate in saying yes when the call came in. 

"We were certainly pleased. First of all, that is the correct response for anybody in terms of their employment here, and being able to offer service to people with disabilities in the community. We were happy the person working at Reception Services took the call and said 'yes, we'd be happy to help.' Of course, we support that."