(WAND) - Ameren Illinois is reminding people to restock their home emergency kits ahead of storm season.
With storms and high winds predicted in the forecast, Ameren Illinois recommends people start a kit if they do not have one or restock their existing one.
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
Ameren Illinois offers other home preparedness tips in the event of a power outage:
- Fill the gas tank in your vehicle before the storm arrives
- 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
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