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When the power cuts out and the house goes dark, it is tempting to drag a portable generator closer, crack a window, and assume a little exhaust will drift harmlessly away. In reality, that habit can ...

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(NAPSI)­—It’s good to have a home generator on hand when the power goes out, but it’s best to use it with safety in mind. For example, set it up away from your home. Never put it in the house, garage ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity, not only for comfort ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As many on Cape Cod continue into Wednesday without power, officials are warning people to be careful when operating generators.