Public Relations Officer
Katie Heck
11 Homestead Rd. S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Phone: 239-303-5340
Email: katie.heck@lehighfd.com
Generators are often used during power outages to provide backup power to a home or business. It is important to use them correctly, as improper setup or use can lead to fires, electrocutions, or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Generators are useful in severe weather or other situations where power outages occur, however it’s important that residents know how to safely use generators. When preparing to use a generator, homeowners should be sure they have set up the generator correctly, have a carbon monoxide detector that it is working properly, and familiarize themselves with the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas. If you ever feel dizzy or weak in your home while running a generator, you should get to fresh air right away. If a CO detector goes off in your home, all residents should leave the house immediately and call 911 from outside or from a neighbor’s house.
General Safety and Usage Guidelines for Backup Generators
A generator is a temporary power source. Use a generator only when necessary to power essential equipment or appliances.