"It is important to know how use them safely to prevent fires, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and electrocution." There have ...

TAMPA BAY, Fl (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 ...

If you bought your first generator or propane heater, there are a couple of things you should know about safely operating them.

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 ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

WASHINGTON — When severe weather hits, it can sometimes disrupt or damage vital infrastructure, such as the power grid or water supply. That's when many people often turn to generators to restore ...

Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) crews have responded to multiple generator fires in the last couple of days, with one person reported dead. As of Thursday afternoon, more than 250,000 people are still ...

Hurricane season starts on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30 each year. Hurricanes can damage homes, buildings and roads, and they often cause widespread power outages. As a result, many homeowners ...

5. Plug equipment directly into the generator To plug equipment such as refrigerators or laptop chargers directly into the generator, “use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords that are in good ...