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Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to delivering power to job sites to backing up critical circuits in your home during an emergency. They’re ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and sometimes days. Do you know how to use a generator? According to the Red Cross, ...

Anytime there’s a major winter storm, there are reports of homeowners being seriously injured or even losing their lives when they use their gas generator improperly. In fact, backup power generators ...

WASHINGTON — When severe weather hits, it can sometimes disrupt or damage vital infrastructure, such as the power grid or water supply. That's when many people often turn to generators to restore ...

When the power goes out, generators come on, but they come with serious risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical issues and fire. When enough ice builds on power lines and trees, they can ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore ...

If you bought your first generator or propane heater, there are a couple of things you should know about safely operating them.