KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The sound of a generator firing up is the soundtrack of recovery. The days after a hurricane can be more dangerous than the storm itself when people use those generators ...

If you are in a mandatory evacuation area, you need to leave. If you feel unsafe in your home, you should get out. If you are making a decision to stay, safety in the home should obviously be your No.

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands. Don't ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and discard male-to-male extension cords sold on Amazon.com ...

Extension cords should only be used with electronics, an electrician warns. As the temperature drops across the US, you may turn to a space heater to keep warm, but if you're thinking about plugging ...

Electrical problems stemming from the use of numerous space heaters powered by a generator and overloaded extension cords were likely to blame for a house fire late Friday in Central Lubbock, ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using male-to-male extension cords sold on Amazon.com due to shock, electrocution, fire and carbon monoxide ...

Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...