DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Did you know it's dangerous to 'backfeed' a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers' Association (PGMA), backfeeding is done by plugging a ...

CLEVELAND, September 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical supply from the power grid.

Greenville Utilities is warning residents about safety when installing generators ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Electricians say when installing a generator, some residents may attempt to bac feed their ...

EXETER, R.I. (WJAR) — Officials in Exeter say the suspected improper use of portable generators jeopardized the safety of public works crews and ultimately delayed restoration efforts on a town road.

The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating 50-year-old Andy T. Warren, who was last seen at Northwoods Mall in Peoria between September 7 and 9.

MONMOUTH, Ill. (KWQC) - If you use a portable generator during a storm, Monmouth officials are warning you not to make a dangerous mistake called “backfeeding.” This is when people try to power their ...