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Storm Kit

Items you should always have on hand in case you experience an outage:

Communication

• Emergency radio (battery operated or wind-up)
• Corded phone and cell phone
• List of important phone numbers
  • DP&L Outage Hotline: 877-468-8243

Food

• Containers of water or bottled water
• Non-perishable foods
  • Canned, freeze-dried or dehydrated food, powdered milk, baby supplies for infants
• Non-electric can opener

Miscellaneous

• Blankets
• Clock (battery operated or wind-up)
• Flashlights with batteries (one for every family member)
• Extra batteries
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Coats, hats and gloves
• Cash
  

What else should I do to prepare for an outage?