Editor’s note—March 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and in stock, because generators are no ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — Whether it’s from a wildfire, thunderstorm or ice storm, massive power outages seem to be happening more often. So, it’s no surprise portable generators are popular items. And as Consumer ...

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 ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The winter storm that hit Tennessee this weekend has had some major impacts, including power outages. And if you secured a portable generator as a backup for power outages, ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office shared useful tips for those without power after Tropical Storm Helene to safely use portable generators and avoid carbon monoxide ...

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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 ...