Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Refuel only after turning off the generator and allowing it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts can ignite instantly. Store your fuel in away from living spaces and ...

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

Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...

Stock up now on winter storm essentials like shovels, generators and cold-weather clothing to stay prepared for the next storm.

Electric vehicles have the unique ability to act as backup generators with the right vehicle and home software and hardware.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming five additional winter storm-related deaths, bringing the total number ...

A generator can support crucial appliances such as heaters, refrigerators, and regulate temperature during power blackouts in ...

"Make sure it's outdoors and downwind from any windows or doors." Fire department issues urgent warning about accidental ...

Bitter cold and power outages persist as the death toll rises in Middle Tennessee after Winter Storm Fern. Emergency response ...

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and ...