Always run your generator at least 20 to 25 feet from the house. If you can’t get it that far away, make sure you aren’t near ...

Emergency equipment like portable generators are a helpful tool to have ready in case of an emergency event or power outage. However, they can be hazardous if not used correctly. According to the ...

As Hurricane Milton crosses the state Thursday, widespread power outages are expected, and St. Johns County is no exception. The county can expect low hurricane-force or high tropical storm-force ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the past decade, carbon monoxide from generators has killed at least 770 people in the U.S. Here's how to use one safely. But ...

How often are your portable generators rented? Either your customer has a remote jobsite to work at or is handling an emergency from severe weather. No matter how, rentals should ensure to keep assets ...

More people want a backup, portable generator to have on hand for emergency situations. An alternative source of power can help a household stay put when faraway wildfire or smoke has caused high ...

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.

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 ...

Portable generators are useful in an outage or emergency. However, some everyday appliances will suffer damage or stop working if you plug them into one.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After strong winds blew through Ohio on Saturday, tens of thousands Ohioans lost power. As of 5:30 a.m. on Monday over 15,000 AEP customers were still experiencing ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning residents affected by Hurricane Milton, particularly those who have lost power, that improper use of portable generators can be deadly. Carbon ...