In the past decade, carbon monoxide from generators has killed at least 770 people in the U.S. Here's how to use one safely. But because you probably rarely rely on a generator, it’s easy to overlook ...

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t follow recommended guidelines.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. One Monday morning in April 2019, 38-year-old Dustin Patch called in sick to Big City Motors in Sioux Falls, S.D., where ...

Using a generator is an option many choose to provide temporary power during an outage, but it’s important to know how to use it safely. Entergy reported more than 100,000 power outages in Southeast ...

Thousands of people are without power in Louisiana and many will be using portable generators to help keep power running. The safe use of a generator is just as important as having one in your ...

In the emergency management industry, protecting people, property and equipment from harm is top priority. Unfortunately severe and even fatal accidents occur every year, many from improper equipment ...

As Louisiana residents prepare for freezing temperatures, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators. The following ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — As power outages continue across Southeast Texas, emergency officials are urging residents to use portable generators safely to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. When using a ...

Severe weather conditions and lost power nationwide mean more and more portable generators are plugged in at homes, small businesses, construction sites, camp grounds, etc. Use of generators however, ...

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 or in ...