Generator Safety

7/2/2018 (Permalink)

If you have a generator on hand for power outages during severe weather, follow the safety tips below form the American Red Cross:

* Never use a generator, grill, camp stove, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawl space, or any partially enclosed area.

* To avoid electrocution, keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. Do not touch the generator with wet hands.

* Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent carbon monoxide (CO) buildup in the home. Although CO cant be seen or smelled, it can rapidly led to full incapacitation and death. Even if you cannot smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to CO. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get to fresh air immediately.

* Install CO alarms in central locations on every level of your home or property and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulation carbon monoxide.