DPL Promotes Safety -- Call Before You Dig.

Business Editors

DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2002

DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL) reminds customers to call the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) at 1-800-362-2764 at least 48 hours before starting any type of construction project that requires digging or excavation.

OUPS notifies utilities in the area, including DP&L, who will mark their underground facilities.

For prompt service, customers should have the following information available:

-- Address where the digging or excavating will be done.

-- Contact telephone numbers.

-- Lot number (if the property is a new subdivision or development).

-- Directions to the property, including the closest street or road intersection.

Calling before you dig helps to ensure a safe work site and continued reliable electric service.

DPL Inc. is a diversified regional energy company. DPL's principal subsidiaries include The Dayton Power & Light Company (DP&L) and DPL Energy. DP&L provides electric services to over 500,000 retail customers in West Central Ohio. DPL Energy operates over 4,600 megawatts of generation capacity and markets wholesale energy throughout the eastern United States. DPL Inc., through its subsidiaries, ranks among the top energy companies in generation efficiency and productivity. Further information on DPL Inc. can be found at www.dplinc.com.