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 ...

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 ...

As summer heats up, the demand for portable power rises. Blackouts, hurricanes, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent — hot-season outages have jumped nearly 60% in the past decade, according to ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As South Carolina prepares for freezing weather and potential power outages, many may be looking at using generators to make sure power remains available. But that can come with risks ...

Atmosphere by The Weather Channel curates products and services for all seasons. If you buy something from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As blizzards continue battering the upper Midwest ...

Portable generators are helpful in numerous environments, including rural worksites, construction projects and during winter months, when companies may experience power outages. But when workers find ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...