A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When using generators, many people overlook or are confused by bonding and grounding. These two terms are ...

In the emergency management industry, protecting people, property and equipment from harm is top priority. Unfortunately severe and even fatal accidents occur every year, many from improper equipment ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — As hurricane season looms, Louisiana homeowners are thinking of ways to secure backup power. But experts are sounding the alarm: improperly installed generators can turn lifesaving ...

As Louisiana residents prepare for freezing temperatures, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators. The following ...

Thousands of people in Massachusetts are still without power after a massive nor'easter hit the state with heavy snow and powerful wind gusts, and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is ...

So, you’ve lost power during Hurricane Irma and plan to power up with a generator. Be careful, very careful. From 2004 to 2014, 751 people died from carbon monoxide poisoning stemming from using a ...

When the lights go out and the house falls silent, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline. Yet the same machine that ...