Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As South Carolina prepares for freezing weather and potential power outages, many may be looking at using generators to make sure power remains available. But that can come with risks ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — When winter weather hits, power outages are always a possibility, and we want to make sure you’re taking safety precautions, while staying warm. In a matter of hours, much of ...

When winter storms knock out power, the danger inside your home often has nothing to do with snow or ice. It is the invisible buildup of exhaust from makeshift heating and power sources that turns a ...

As snow and ice storms continue to sweep across large portions of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to protect themselves from the invisible killer, ...

Utility companies report that many of these disruptions are caused by entire trees falling across main transmission lines, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents in Anderson, South Carolina, take the opportunity Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, to go sledding on Chapman Road during a lull in ...

Editor’s note — January 9, 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide and checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and ...

A major winter storm is expected to bring significant ice, sleet, and freezing rain to the South Carolina Upstate. Officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel and widespread power ...

As a severe winter freeze grips the Houston region, anxiety is rising over its effect on power supplies, transport networks, and everyday routines. Pr.