Blizzard conditions are expected to hit parts of the Tri-States this weekend, and along with that comes the likelihood of power outages.

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

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 ...

Generators come in handy during a power outage, but you can't just plug any device you like into the machine without taking ...

"Place the generator outdoors facing away from doors, windows and vents. Never use a generator inside a house, basement or crawl space – not even inside a garage with the door open," the Massachusetts ...

Electrical extension cords are tremendously useful for powering devices when your gadget’s power cord isn’t long enough to reach an electrical outlet. Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug ...

Your home generator can power plenty of devices, but there are some items you should keep unplugged to avoid damage, overloads, or tripping the system.

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, ...

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