Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and sometimes days. Do you know how to use a generator? According to the Red Cross, ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

(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 them having lost power. “When a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

3. Know where and how to position them Generators are for outdoor use only, far away from any physical structures. The National Weather Service said you should keep a generator at least 20 feet (6 ...

Maine (WABI) - Those without power using backup power need to do so safely. That includes everyone running generators to help heat your homes. When used properly, portable and standby generators are a ...

HOUSTON — If you’re like hundreds of thousands of people around the Houston area, you’re having to deal without power after Thursday's storms. Generators can come in handy, but they can also be very ...

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 ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...