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 ...

When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at tripped breakers instead of restored power. The difference between a ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. The goal during the month is to educate the public about the dangers of this “silent killer” and how to prevent poisoning. The Portable ...

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For instance, one key regulatory agency warned that the Pacific Northwest was at elevated risk of insufficient power supply ...

As Hurricane Milton crosses the state Thursday, widespread power outages are expected, and St. Johns County is no exception. The county can expect low hurricane-force or high tropical storm-force ...

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office shared useful tips for those without power after Tropical Storm Helene to safely use portable generators and avoid carbon monoxide ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

Debris blocks FM2031, the main access road, after Hurricane Beryl came ashore nearby Monday, July 8, 2024, in Matagorda. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) In the aftermath of a ...

TAMPA BAY, Fl (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 ...