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"If you're using a portable generator, it needs to be a minimum of 30 feet away from the house while it's running to eliminate the possibilities of carbon monoxide poisoning," Keith Pinkerton ...

To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.

If you are using a portable generator, there are some safety tips you should be aware of.

Consumer Reports gives four steps to safely getting a portable generator running quickly.

How to safely use a generator amid power outages When used properly, portable and standby generators are a great option to provide backup power.

Never plug a generator into the wall outlet of your home, as this can overwhelm your house’s circuitry and cause a fire. What do you think so far? Be the first to post a comment.

When electric service is out in your area, you plug your portable generator into an outdoor outlet that’s connected, through the house, to a transfer switch inside.

Officials say over the past several days, there has been numerous house fires and carbon monoxide-related illnesses reported throughout the state due to portable generators and heaters.

First – Never Use a Portable Generator Indoors This includes inside a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace, or other enclosed or partially-enclosed area, even with ventilation.

With reports of inclement weather in metro Atlanta this weekend, having a portable generator — and using it safely — could mitigate those potentially dark, cold days.