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

BETHESDA, Md. — The federal government is moving forward with sweeping new regulations to make portable generators safer, citing the increasing number of deaths they cause and the failure of ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Portable generators can be life-saving sources of power in times of emergency. Unfortunately, when used improperly, they can also be deadly. It’s never too early to start ...

Portable generators sold quickly Saturday throughout Southern Illinois as storm battered residents sought to restore power to homes and businesses. For many people it is the first experience working ...

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is urging residents to take special precautions while using portable generators and heaters. Many across the Commonwealth have experienced power outages ...

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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - FOX10 is committed to your safety and with hurricane season now underway, we want to go over some tips to help you stay safe this storm season if you plan on using a portable ...