SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING A VEHICLE FOR DETECTING AND RESPONDING TO A POWER OUTAGE

The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and responding to a power outage. The methods use sensors of vehicles to detect an indication of a power outage. Once the power outage is validated, the lighting systems of the vehicles are used to illuminate locations so that pedestrians can walk along sidewalks or through parking garages. For example, the vehicles can be arranged to provide lighting at selected locations.