Michael Petruccelli says; Generator safety 101...Home generators provide limited power during a prolonged power outage. Use them to keep a refrigerator cold, run a fan, recharge your cell phone(s) or operate a microwave oven. Generators can make storm recovery more comfortable, but they can also harm or kill if not used correctly. Some generator dangers are Carbon Monoxide (CO) Hazard. a colorless, odorless gas, produced from burning fuel, that is deadly even in small amounts. Always use generators outdoors, away from doors, windows or vents.
