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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — As power outages continue across Southeast Texas, emergency officials are urging residents to use portable generators safely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. When using a ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — As hurricane season looms, Louisiana homeowners are thinking of ways to secure backup power. But experts are sounding the alarm: improperly installed generators can turn lifesaving ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Severe storms have caused massive power outages in NWLA, prompting many to fire up generators and put themselves at risk if proper steps are not taken as a precaution.

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A major winter storm is expected to bring significant ice, sleet, and freezing rain to the South Carolina Upstate. Officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel and widespread power ...

ATLANTA — Severe weather swept through metro Atlanta and north Georgia on Sunday evening, bringing gusts that felled trees and knocked out power. For those that own a portable generator, it was time ...

As Louisiana residents prepare for freezing temperatures, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators. The following ...

Always follow manufacturer instructions when setting up a generator. Never use a generator inside your home or garage. Only use a generator outside in a well-ventilated area. Place your generator at ...

Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to delivering power to job sites to backing up critical circuits in your home during an emergency. They’re ...