Don’t ever do that.” Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or ...

As temperatures drop and snow accumulates, ensuring access to reliable power becomes crucial. With the winter season upon us, experts emphasize the importance of having a plan for power outages.

In a press release on Sunday, Consumers Energy stated that it was preparing crews to restore power ahead of a second storm that will end 2025 with high winds and the potential for power outages.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to ...

Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical power. CO poisoning from gasoline-powered portable generators can kill in minutes. CO is called the invisible killer because it ...

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two people died after using a generator inside a home in Williamston Sunday. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday for ...

"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 ...

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 ...