Portable generators save food, power medical devices, and keep the lights on when the grid goes dark, but they also quietly kill people every year. The problem is not the machines themselves, it is ...

A major winter storm is expected to bring significant ice, sleet, and freezing rain to the South Carolina Upstate. Officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel and widespread power ...

Anytime there’s a major winter storm, there are reports of homeowners being seriously injured or even losing their lives when they use their gas generator improperly. In fact, backup power generators ...

WASHINGTON — When severe weather hits, it can sometimes disrupt or damage vital infrastructure, such as the power grid or water supply. That's when many people often turn to generators to restore ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We're in for a snowy stretch, West Michigan. The lake-effect snow that began falling Friday morning is expected to continue through the weekend and into at least Monday. Also on ...

With thousands of homes without power, here are some safety tips when using a gas-powered generator Fears are brewing over an oil-price shock that could rattle markets and the economy 11 House Dems ...

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