Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable generatorPay close attention to safety guidelines when setting up a ...

Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

If you are in a mandatory evacuation area, you need to leave. If you feel unsafe in your home, you should get out. If you are making a decision to stay, safety in the home should obviously be your No.

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.

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA), backfeeding is done by plugging a generator into a home’s wall ...