Home generators are effective options to power appliances and other electronics during an outage, but it’s important to keep generator safety in mind. Improper use of a portable generator can cause ...

Don’t ever do that.” Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety ...

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 because you probably rarely rely on a generator, it’s easy to overlook ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Sunday's severe weather left over 100,000 Arkansans in the dark. And while people tried to stay cool during the power outages, many turned to generators, a safety hazard if misused ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Lexington Fire Department has a message for people using generators while they wait for the power to return: beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Lexington Fire is ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore ...

HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl continues to move north away from Houston, it leaves millions without power and restoration times still in question. Many in the area will turn to generators while ...