These simple steps will ensure that you’re not left in the dark Whether your portable generator has a pull-cord or an electric start, there are steps you should take to make sure it works when you ...

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 cord you grab in a hurry. One specific extension-cord shortcut, using a ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forest fires are natural and having many in the mid- to late-summer is normal. Some conifers have even evolved to actually need fire to germinate. But there’s no doubt that ...

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.

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 ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hurricane season is here, bringing with it increased use of portable generators. While portable generators are life-saving emergency safety tools, their incorrect use can ...

February 18, 2021 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Historic snowfall and frigid temperatures have left millions of Texans without power, and when you’re forced ...

More people want a backup, portable generator to have on hand for emergency situations. An alternative source of power can help a household stay put when faraway wildfire or smoke has caused high ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tuesday marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. And now is the time to plan and prepare for how to stay safe both during and after a potential storm. Eyewitness ...

Winter storms leave thousands of Americans without power each year, but there are several steps you can take to stay warm and safe. Even if you’ve already lost power, it’s not too late to look for a ...

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The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents to keep safety in mind when using portable generators if power goes out during Hurricane Zeta. “We know everyone is worn out from this ...