File image. Danica Cherico and Shawn Gehlert use a generator to power a lamp as they sit outside their apartments that don't have electricty after it was damaged by Hurricane Michael on October 15 ...

With a rapidly growing population and new residents who might be unfamiliar with hurricane preparedness, it’s important to understand how to use generators safely to avoid serious risks.

Follow safe steps if you must leave the generator alone. If you can’t keep an eye on the generator, make sure to keep it secured on a flat surface so it won’t tip, slide, or roll.

Few people understand how to safely get electricity from the generator into the house. Here are tips on how to safely restore power.

Consumer Reports gives four steps to safely getting a portable generator running quickly.

Incorrectly using a generator can lead to dangers including carbon monoxide poisoning. If you’re without power, here are ways to safely use a generator at home.

To avoid electrocution, keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. To protect the generator from moisture, operate it on a dry surface under an open canopy-like structure ...

Using a generator is simpler in theory than in practice, because there’s a number of precautions one must take prior to turning one on. First, let’s start with fuel and oil.

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of ...

"If you're using a portable generator, it needs to be a minimum of 30 feet away from the house while it's running to eliminate the possibilities of carbon monoxide poisoning," said Keith Pinkerton ...

Since storms began occurring in late December, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention “has received 16 reports of probable carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from eight separate incidents, ...

In event of an extended power outage following severe weather, having a generator at home can be a huge advantage. But if used improperly, the devices can seriously harm or kill unsuspecting families.