July 18, 2024 – With recent storms that left many without power, Ameren Illinois is recommending households create a family home emergency preparedness kit.
Ameren Illinois recommends an emergency preparedness kit stocked with the following essential items and supplies and stored in a dry area:
| ◦ Water bottles
◦Non-perishable food items ◦First-aid kit ◦Medicines ◦Sleeping bag/blanket ◦Flashlights/lanterns ◦Cash (small bills and change) ◦Batteries ◦Portable, pre-charged phone chargers ◦ Battery-powered radio ◦Battery-powered alarm clock ◦Ice cooler for temporary food or medication storage ◦List of emergency contacts ◦Copies of essential documents ◦Pet supplies |
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| Ameren Illinois offers other home preparedness tips should the lights go out: | ||
- Fill the gas tank in your vehicle before the storm arrive
- Prepare your home generator by filling it with gas and purchasing additional gas
- Charging your cellphone and other important electronic devices
- Turn down the temperature on your refrigerator to keep it as cool as possible
- Ensure the refrigerator and freezer are closed
- Place important documents in a safe box or other waterproof storage space.
- Turn off or unplug sensitive electronic devices, or make sure they are protected by a surge protector
