If you have a portable or standby generator, it can be stored outdoors year-round—but it must be protected from direct weather exposure. "Long-term exposure to rain, snow, UV, and seasonal temperature ...

Generators are for outdoor use only and are to be kept away from any physical structures. The National Weather Service suggests keeping a generator a minimum of 20 feet away from entrances, including ...

Generators can be a great luxury during a power outage, but guidelines must be followed to ensure everyone's safety. Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has put together a list of tips to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A generator is a must for many around West Michigan, especially during the cold winter months as ice and snow threaten power lines. Here are some safety tips to protect ...

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 ...

(WXYZ) — Strong storms have battered metro Detroit this summer, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power, sometimes for days. Many people will rely on ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...

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 ...