Generators Can Be Deadly If Used Improperly – Here's How to Stay Safe

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

How to Safely Set Up a Generator

Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...
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Springfield Fire Department shares how to safely use a generator if your power goes out

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Portable generators can be a helpful tool but certainly dangerous. Officials with the Springfield Fire Department say they responded to a few calls of carbon monoxide ...

Generator Safety Tips That Will Get You Through a Storm and Maybe Save Your Life

Carbon monoxide from generators kill dozens of people in the U.S. each year. Here's how to use one safely.Most generator-related injuries and deaths involve CO poisoning from units used indoors ...

How to Maintain Your Generator

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel ...
The New York Times

Generac Recalls About 64,000 Portable Generators for Fire and Burn Hazards

The fuel tank in two types of generators sometimes failed to vent properly and would expel fuel, causing risk of burn injury. The recall comes amid a busy hurricane season. By Rebecca Carballo About ...