As temperatures begin to drop in the weeks leading up to the first day of winter, Dec. 21, safety departments urge residents ...

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t consider these important safety guidelines.

Generators are for outdoor use only and are to be kept away from any physical structures. The National Weather Service suggests keeping a generator a minimum of 20 feet away from entrances, including ...

DEQUINCY, La. (KPLC) - Understanding how to properly use a generator can help keep you and your family safe. To many, generators are an essential to have for emergencies but generators have also been ...

In the event of an extended power outage, particularly following hurricanes and other severe weather, having a generator at home can be a huge advantage. But if used improperly, the devices can ...

Maine (WABI) - Those without power using backup power need to do so safely. That includes everyone running generators to help heat your homes. When used properly, portable and standby generators are a ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Thousands of people across south-central Pennsylvania are still without power after Monday’s storm. Some of them are using home generators for the first time ever, just to keep the ...

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel from going stale. A dual-fuel generator offers flexibility and can easily ...

If you have a portable or standby generator, it can be stored outdoors year-round—but it must be protected from direct weather exposure. "Long-term exposure to rain, snow, UV, and seasonal temperature ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...