While Louisianians are entering the peak of hurricane season, A local store owner is encouraging homeowners to take precautions, before installing generators. Gerrod Brasseaux, owner of Brasseaux's ...

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The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security is reminding citizens to practice safety while running generators, as they can be a hazard if not operated correctly. The Louisiana Office of ...

Having a portable generator can be a lifesaver during a hurricane — but it can also be a killer if not used properly. With Hurricane Ida strengthening as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast, officials ...

A portable generator is to blame for a recent fire that destroyed a Pollock Pines home during the Public Safety Power Shutoff. The gas generator was running in place of PG&E-supplied power. While the ...

From the office of GOSHEP: (Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness) BATON ROUGE -- Every year, people die because of deadly exhaust fumes from generators that seep into ...

Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › During a power outage, a home generator can keep the lights on, the HVAC running, and ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

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