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If a hurricane or tropical storm hits North Carolina this season — and forecasters say there’s a better-than-average chance one will — depending on the damage, your house could be without power for ...

Texas officials anticipate Tropical Storm Francine to make landfall as a hurricane this week. After the region faced widespread power outages due to Hurricane Beryl in July, Houstonians may consider ...

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 ...

Power outages happen. Whether it’s a summer storm knocking out electricity for your whole neighborhood or a winter ice storm leaving you freezing in the dark, a portable generator can be a lifesaver.

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

Buying a generator for your home has become a necessity these days, as it’s very tough to last even for a few hours without power. There’s always the possibility of a power outage, wherever you may be ...

Jan. 12—Following last week's winter storm, many are investing in generators to help ensure key appliances are kept running when the power goes out. High winds and cold weather can cause intermittent ...

Thinking about getting a generator? You're not alone, and for good reason. On average, U.S. electricity customers experienced just over seven hours of power interruptions in 2021, according to the U.S ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Lawmakers are weighing ideas of how to get more gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies to buy generators in case they lose power after a hurricane. Members of the House's ...