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 ...

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"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 ...

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

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 ...

MOBILE APP. ALSO AT WAPT.COM, A HOUSE FIRE IN RANKIN COUNTY IS RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT HEATERS AND GENERATOR SAFETY DURING WINTER WEATHER. A HOME CAUGHT FIRE ON SANDBAR ROAD NEAR THE HINDS COUNTY LINE.