CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Thursday shared tips on how Illinois consumers can prepare their homes for the possibility of power outages.

"As the weather becomes more volatile, with extreme summer heat and storms, it's wise for Illinois consumers to take simple steps to always be prepared for the possibility of power outages," CUB Communications Director Jim Chilsen said.

CUB posted the following tips at CUBHelpCenter.com, from a number of sources, including Ready.gov and the American Red Cross.

Created by the Illinois Legislature, CUB opened its doors in 1984 to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers. Since then, the nonprofit utility watchdog group has saved consumers more than $20 billion by helping to block rate hikes and secure refunds. For more details, call CUB's Consumer Hotline, 1-800-669-5556, or visit CitizensUtilityBoard.org.

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