The PGMA highlights the importance of CO-shutoff technology and proper outdoor operation to protect workers from carbon monoxide risks. The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association is urging ...

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 ...

IT’S GOING TO SLOW US DOWN AND KEEP US FROM PUTTING WATER ON THE FIRE. NOW, PETER, LET’S SWITCH GEARS AND TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ELECTRICAL FIRES WHEN IT COMES TO SPACE HEATERS, GENERATORS, YOU KNOW, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When severe weather hits it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore power ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

As Louisiana residents prepare for freezing temperatures, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators. The following ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association is urging people to review generator safety before widespread power outages arrive. The trade group, which represents nearly all ...

From 2004 to 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 659 deaths due to portable generators. The Commission found that many of them occurred during power outages from hurricanes and other ...

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Emergency equipment like portable generators are a helpful tool to have ready in case of an emergency event or power outage. However, they can be hazardous if not used correctly. According to the ...