Some tips for operating a generator safely, if you lose power in your home:

- Make sure the generator is outdoors. Do not run a generator in a garage. Carbon monoxide can kill you.

- Keep the generator in a dry place.

- Keep children away from the unit. Some parts can get hot and cause burns.

- Do not hook the generator up to your home. That can be dangerous for utility workers.

- Connect appliances individually to the generator.

- Do not overload your generator.