Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

1. Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced when a fossil fuel — coal, crude oil or natural gas — is burned by furnaces, portable heaters ...

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 ...

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 ...

More than a million people have lost power during Hurricane Ida and its aftermath, and some are using backup generators to provide their homes with electricity. More than a million people have lost ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...