The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning residents affected by Hurricane Milton, particularly those who have lost power, that improper use of portable generators can be deadly. Carbon ...

As Hurricane Milton crosses the state Thursday, widespread power outages are expected, and St. Johns County is no exception. The county can expect low hurricane-force or high tropical storm-force ...

Here's what homeowners need to know when they're learning to use a generator to power their homes through emergency outages “Improper use of a standby or portable generator can lead to injury or even ...

Portable generators are vital to the building trades, acting as a convenient, easy-to-move source of spot power on job sites. However, like any tool, safe and proper use is critical to a safe outcome.

With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide, including the addition the ...

Portable generators offer reliable backup power during storm outages and emergencies. Here are the top gas, dual-fuel, and ...

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Portable generators vary from being an essential item to a convenience that’s just nice to have. But there’s one thing all generators have in common, they can be a safety risk. The Centers for Disease ...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has published UL 2201, a standard for portable generators. The document, the first voluntary safety standard for portable generators sold in the U.S., covers units with ...

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