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 ...

The exhaust from fuel-based generators creates carbon monoxide (CO), an almost-odorless gas that can be lethal if you’re not careful. There’s nothing new about this problem, but as the popularity of ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

Backup generators are a lot like old friends in that you forget about them until you need a favor. And when there's an emergency, you expect them to show up instantly, no questions asked. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Hurricane season is here. When using a generator, it’s important to keep certain safety tips in mind. According to the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association, generators ...

Generator safety tips in event of power outage News With severe winter weather on the way, power outages could be a possibility for some in the area this weekend. If you plan to use a generator if ...

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.