In the event of an extended power outage, particularly following hurricanes and other severe weather, having a generator at home can be a huge advantage. But if used improperly, the devices can ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

(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 ...

Hurricane season is back, and wind, rain and flooding aren't the only things to be concerned about. Often overlooked is a major hidden danger that lurks when you are boarded up indoors: generators. As ...

Emergency equipment like portable generators are a helpful tool to have ready in case of an emergency event or power outage. However, they can be hazardous if not used correctly. According to the ...

Every major storm season, the same pattern repeats: the power fails, the portable generators come out, and carbon monoxide quietly starts to build where it should not. You hear the rule of thumb about ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? When using generators, many people overlook or are confused by bonding and grounding.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One person died from carbon monoxide poisoning amid the ongoing outages and recovery from last week's storm, Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña said. Peña was among the ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...