Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA), backfeeding is done by plugging a generator into a home’s wall ...

Greenville Utilities is warning residents about safety when installing generators ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Electricians say when installing a generator, some residents may attempt to bac feed their ...

Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical supply from the power grid. The Portable Generators Manufacturers’ ...

Carbon monoxide from generators kill dozens of people in the U.S. each year. Here's how to use one safely.Most ...

EXETER, R.I. (WJAR) — Officials in Exeter say the suspected improper use of portable generators jeopardized the safety of public works crews and ultimately delayed restoration efforts on a town road.

If you're using a portable generator because your power is out, don't set it up in your garage. Its carbon monoxide fumes can poison you. Place the generator outside, 20 feet from a structure. Its ...

Generators can be a real lifesaver. But used improperly, they can be a killer, too. Carbon monoxide and electrocution hazards are real dangers if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are a few of ...

FLORIDA, USA — With Hurricane Ian expected to hit Tampa Bay as soon as Wednesday evening, power outages are a possibility for many in the area. With power outages comes an increase in people using ...

After Tropical Storm Helene brought strong winds and heavy rain around the Palmetto States, many South Carolinians are without power. According to the United States Power Outage Map, an ongoing ...

NORFOLK, Va. — With stormy weather caused by Hurricane Ian's arrival expected on Friday, power outages are a possibility for many in Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina. With power outages ...