Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make ...

A major winter storm is heading our way this weekend and a lot of people are thinking about getting a generator. Here's what ...

Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard ...

The weekend winter storm is set to bring snow, sleet, freezing rain and the potential for widespread power outages across ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...