COLLINSVILLE, IL — With the spring and summer storm season quickly approaching, Ameren Illinois says it’s a good idea to restock or create a home emergency kit. Here’s Ameren spokesperson Nikki Taylor.

Taylor says it’s also important to remind every family member where the emergency preparedness kit is located. Ameren says this week is a good time to stock up your home emergency kit while moving your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time.