Great, You Have a Generator—But It Won’t Save You in a Blackout Unless You Do These 5 Things

Without fuel, your generator is useless. Our experts recommend checking your main fuel tanks levels once a week if your model ...
WDSU

Louisiana Fire Marshal shares generator safety tips ahead of freezing weather

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 ...
Billings Gazette

Generators offer protection from power failure

Extreme weather seems more common these days – sustained blasts of arctic air, days of high winds with damaging gusts, and dramatic changes in temperature that cause flooding. As we all know, extreme ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

Mistakes that made our first generator useless

Buying a generator feels like peace of mind—until you realize it won’t actually cover what you need. A lot of people learn ...
AOL

The dangers of using a generator after a hurricane

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 ...
WTSP

Don’t use a portable generator in the rain, unless you have a suitable cover

Hurricane season starts on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30 each year. Hurricanes can damage homes, buildings and roads, and they often cause widespread power outages. As a result, many homeowners ...