During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and ...

When the power goes out, generators come on, but they come with serious risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical issues and fire. When enough ice builds on power lines and trees, they can ...

This weekend’s storms knocked out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area. During a disaster situation, ...

Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

With extreme heat — or extreme weather of any kind — power outages are often in the forecast too. So Southern Californians should be prepared. Being prepared for one type of disaster makes you far ...

Propane generators are especially reliable backups in rural areas when the power goes out, but how much power can you realistically get from a typical tank?

A lot of people think having a backup heat source automatically means they’re ready for a winter power outage—but that’s not ...

With the arrival of hot weather, power outages often become more prevalent (especially in storm-prone areas). Excessive heat also creates higher reliance on air conditioning, which in turn places an ...