The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make sure it’s a heavy-duty one rated for outdoor use. Make sure the cord isn’t frayed and that it has all three prongs, which will protect against electric shock if water finds its way into the equipment.

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire. Here are important tips to keep in mind.

Here's how to avoid the "invisible killer" and safely use a portable generator if the power goes out in the winter storm.

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard knocked out power to much of the state and killed hundreds. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch beginning Friday,

(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 storm hits and the power goes out for an extended ...

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 might be unfamiliar with hurricane preparedness, it ...