Never use wet hands to operate the generator. Never let water come in contact with the generator. Never run your generator in a garage because the carbon-moxide exhaust is toxic.

When the lights go out, it’s good to have a backup plan. We explain exactly how a generator works, so you can power your home safely.

Never use a cord that's cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. And avoid overloading the generator, which can lead to overheating, creating a fire hazard and/or generator failure.

How to safely operate a generator during a power outage When the power goes out, generators come on, but they come with serious risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical issues and fire.

Learn how to safely use a portable generator, as well as what differentiates the two most common types.

Adding up the running watts and the highest starting wattage of all the devices you wish to power with a generator will help ...