Easy tips so customers will not be left in the dark
When Ameren customers set their clocks back one hour ending daylight saving time Nov. 3, the company suggests it’s the right time to restock or even create the family’s home emergency kit in preparation for the fall and winter storm season.
“While many of us cherish gaining an hour of sleep by moving our clocks back one hour for the end of daylight saving time, this annual ritual has become an important safety reminder for all of us to check or change the batteries in our smoke detectors,” said Karen Boulanger, director of safety for Ameren. “Safety is paramount at Ameren, which is why we are encouraging our customers to remember to update more than just their clocks. This is the perfect time to restock or create a family emergency preparedness kit in the event of an emergency or a storm that causes a power outage.”…