When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

• Keep a generator dry; do not use it in the rain or wet conditions. If needed, protect a generator with a canopy. Never manipulate a generator’s electrical components if you are wet or standing in ...

Every major storm season, the same pattern repeats: the power fails, the portable generators come out, and carbon monoxide ...

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Portable generators vary from being an essential item to a convenience that’s just nice to have. But there’s one thing all generators have in common, they can be a safety risk. The Centers for Disease ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials like heat, lights, and phone chargers feel anything but optional. The best portable generators ...

Portable power stations are handy for backup power during outages, off-grid electricity for an RV, or simply charging your ...

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All of Indiana has been in a “deep freeze” the past several days, with the polar vortex bring cold and snowy conditions. Fortunately, most of the state has avoided widespread power outages due to the ...