Hydrogen is a very unique element. Listed as #1 on the periodic table of elements and with an atomic weight slightly above 1.0, it has no color, odor, taste, or apparent flame when it’s burning. In ...

Local and state agencies are providing tips on how to safely operate generators during and after a storm. As residents prepare for Tropical Storm Ida, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is ...

Generators used for remote power, or for help powering an office trailer or small building, are too often afterthoughts when it comes to safety. They’re small, they’re always on hand, and easy to ...

Whenever a major weather event threatens an area, portable generators are a hot commodity at nearby stores. But it's important to know how to use them because misuse can be a deadly mistake. In 2020, ...

Portable generators are vital to the building trades, acting as a convenient, easy-to-move source of spot power on job sites. However, like any tool, safe and proper use is critical to a safe outcome.

The Beavercreek Township Fire Department shared these tips and reminders from the National Fire Protection Association. Some people may use portable generators when there are power outages, but it’s ...

Storing a generator outside your home is convenient, but is it safe? Without the right protection, year-round exposure to rain, snow, and temperature swings can lead to corrosion, electrical damage, ...

As California continues to recover from wildfires, FEMA urges everyone who experiences a power outage to be safe when using portable generators. Do not use generators inside your home, garage, ...

Storing a generator outside all year is safe as long as you follow certain protocols. Use a level, well-drained surface plus a canopy, cover, or enclosure that blocks rain but still lets air flow.