The American Red Cross has this advice for safely using an electric generator.

File image. Danica Cherico and Shawn Gehlert use a generator to power a lamp as they sit outside their apartments that don't have electricty after it was damaged by Hurricane Michael on October 15 ...

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of ...

Generators can be a huge help when you've lost power. Follow these tips to keep yourself safe when using them.

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.

The only safe spot to operate a generator is outdoors, at a minimum of 20 feet from your house—with the engine exhaust directed away from windows, doors, air-conditioning units, or other structures.

Generators can be deadly if used improperly. Here is what you need to do to use a generator safely.

How to use a generator safely after a hurricane strikes In the event of an extended power outage, particularly following hurricanes and other severe weather, having a generator at home can be a ...

As power outages spread across Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian, here's how to safely use a generator.

Here are the steps to properly use a generator after a hurricane.

(CNN) — As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of them having lost power.

In the event of an extended power outage, particularly following hurricanes and other severe weather, having a generator at home can be a huge advantage. But if used improperly, the devices can ...