Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather ...

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

Here's how to avoid the "invisible killer" and safely use a portable generator if the power goes out in the winter storm.

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 ...

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Pacific hurricane season got a running start with Hurricane Agatha. Now, remnants of Agatha could reform, kicking off the Atlantic hurricane season. Chances are better for ...

One of the worst things after a storm sweeps through sweltering South Florida is the power outages. From not having AC in our homes to more consequential predicaments such as being unable to use ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tuesday marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. And now is the time to plan and prepare for how to stay safe both during and after a potential storm. Eyewitness ...