The Importance of Generator Operation Safety

With Hurricane Milton approaching and power outages anticipated, many residents are preparing to use generators.

To ensure safety, follow these important generator safety tips before the outages occur:

Never use a generator indoors - Keep it outside, away from windows, doors, and vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Avoid back-feeding - Always plug appliances directly into the generator using a heavy-duty extension cord.

Allow it to cool - Turn off your generator and let it cool before refueling to prevent fires.

Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home to detect dangerous fumes.

Stay safe, Sumter County, and always follow safety guidelines when using generators.