Four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable generator Pay close attention to safety guidelines when setting up a generator, especially if it's new or you haven't used ...

Some generators operate on unleaded gasoline. Others use diesel fuel. Five gallons of gas will power a 5,600-watt generator for about eight hours. One gallon of gas will power a 3,000-watt generator ...

As parts of Houston head into their third day without power, it's important to revisit best practices for the gas-powered generators that thousands of household are relying on. Risks of misusing ...

Being without power can be a minor inconvenience, a major disruption or even a life-threatening emergency. One of the best and easiest ways to keep the lights on as well as the fridge, air ...

A lot of people turn to space heaters and power generators when temperatures drop to record-breaking lows. The devices, while useful, come with risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning and fire ...

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 ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

Hurricane season is back, and the 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 – ...

Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” due to being an odorless and colorless poisonous gas. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 900 people died between 2005 and ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and to bolster the message of protecting yourself from CO dangers a new safety campaign is being launched. The public service ...

This includes inside a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace, or other enclosed or partially-enclosed area, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent CO buildup ...