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Generator Safety Tips

Tue, Sep 1

Home Community Emergency Management Generator Safety Tips Generator Safety Tips It is important to review generator safety measures to prevent further disasters. While generators can save lives after storms by powering medical equipment and other devices, there are also several potential hazards from generator misuse including carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, fire, and toxic engine exhaust. It is extremely important to follow the directions supplied with the generator. For fixed, installed generators, be sure to hire a licensed electrician to complete the work. The electrician will connect to your house wiring using a transfer switch to prevent your generator from back-feeding utility lines and causing possible damage to your generator when power is restored. Generators should be kept dry and…

Summary by Wellington Roundup, from Town of Loxahatchee Groves official website. The full story is at the source; we link, we don’t reprint. Provenance: www.loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov public sitemap page (government).

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