When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply.

Many transfer switches come with a piece of flexible metal conduit (FMC) to connect them to your main service panel, for all ...

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A portable generator can be a godsend when the power goes out during a severe storm to keep essential appliances and home ...

Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage. Essential coverage powers only key circuits, such as heating, lighting, and ...

With the rise in weather events, a home generator is a critical resource for many households. According to the US Department of Energy figures, power outages caused by severe weather have doubled in ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com. Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) crews have responded to multiple generator fires in the last couple of days, with one person reported dead. As of ...