NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The hardships created by living for days without electricity after historic storms has elevated generators from a luxury to a necessity for many Connecticut home and business ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More homeowners are now buying whole house standby generators. However, 85 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning ...

After a hurricane, tornado, or other storm interrupts your electricity, powering up a generator can help you get your household back on its feet. Even just a small unit that restarts your fridge, runs ...

Coinciding with the U.S. campaign targeting power outages, the safety list stresses precautionary steps, as well as safe operating procedures to avoid CO poisoning, electrocution, and even death while ...

When the power goes out, your emergency generator is your lifeline. It not only keeps the lights on, it also keeps your phone charged so you can stay in touch with loved ones. But since it's just for ...

YOUR FAMILY SAFE. SO WE’RE HERE WITH THIS GENERATOR, WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY VERY IMPORTANT. YOU KNOW, AFTER A STORM. SO CAN YOU KIND OF WALK US THROUGH THE SAFETY TIPS OF WHAT PEOPLE CAN FOLLOW FOR ...

Thousands of people in Massachusetts are still without power after a massive nor'easter hit the state with heavy snow and powerful wind gusts, and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is ...

As Louisiana residents prepare for Tropical Storm Ida, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators.“You often hear the phrase ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A generator is a must for many around West Michigan, especially during the cold winter months as ice and snow threaten power lines. Here are some safety tips to protect ...

TACOMA, Wash — Carbon-monoxide poisoning. Electrocution. Fire. With all the possible safety hazards that can occur if you misuse a portable generator, you have to wonder why homeowners take the risks.