TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – As hurricane season approaches, safety experts are reminding residents that generators can be lifesavers during power outages, but only when used correctly. The Outdoor Power ...

How to use a generator safely. Make sure to read and follow the generator's manufacturer instructions before turning on or ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A generator is a must for many around West Michigan, especially during the cold winter months as ice and snow threaten power lines. Here are some safety tips to protect ...

TACOMA, Wash — Carbon-monoxide poisoning. Electrocution. Fire. With all the possible safety hazards that can occur if you misuse a portable generator, you have to wonder why homeowners take the risks.

When the weather outside gets frightful there is always a good chance of a power outage occurring. To avoid being powerless and without heat during severe storms, many people often turn to a generator ...

Carbon monoxide from generators kill dozens of people in the U.S. each year. Here's how to use one safely. Most generator-related injuries and deaths involve CO poisoning from units used indoors or in ...

Power outages seem to be happening more often, whether from wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves, or ice storms. No one wants to be left in the dark. So it's no surprise that portable generators are ...

Generators must be kept at least 20 feet away from your home and never operated in enclosed spaces like basements, garages or crawl spaces. They need 3 to 4 feet of clear space above and on all sides ...