"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

WESTPORT — A generator fire at a home on Compo Mill Cove was quickly extinguished Wednesday, but with the area bracing for a possible hurricane, fire officials have issued a reminder on how to use a ...

MORE: 25 tips to keep you safe during a winter storm 4. Generators should have at least three feet of clearance on all sides and above to ensure adequate ventilation. Watch out for the exhaust of your ...

Equipment Options: Choose a generator rated for more power that you think you will need, depending on what lighting, appliances, and equipment you plan to connect to the generator. Again, this is best ...

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 ...

Thousands of people in Massachusetts are still without power after a massive nor'easter hit the state with heavy snow and powerful wind gusts, and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is ...

"Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent if necessary. Dry your hands before touching ...

HARTFORD, Conn. — Consumers and businesses are expected to purchase thousands of backup generators as a result of recent record power outages in the Northeast, but the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection ...