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

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a generator. Here's some safety tips.

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

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(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. CNN — (CNN ...

5. Plug equipment directly into the generator To plug equipment such as refrigerators or laptop chargers directly into the generator, “use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords that are in good ...