When the power cuts out and the house goes dark, it is tempting to drag a portable generator closer, crack a window, and assume a little exhaust will drift harmlessly away. In reality, that habit can ...

(NAPSI)­—It’s good to have a home generator on hand when the power goes out, but it’s best to use it with safety in mind. For ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

Consumers Energy is warning of wind gusts between 50 and 70 mph on Sunday and Monday.

With more than 250,000 customers without power on Tuesday, officials are warning people to be careful when operating generators. "Generators can be helpful when the power goes out for an extended ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As many on Cape Cod continue into Wednesday without power, officials are warning people to be careful when operating generators.

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity, not only for comfort ...