Poll: Are you familiar with these generator safety tips? Updated 2023Aug31

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# Generator Safety

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Poll Questions: Are you familiar with these generator safety tips?

Poll choices:

I follow all of these safety tips

I follow some of these safety tips

I don't follow these tips but will do so moving forward

Other (Please leave a comment)

Poll description:

When the power goes out, many of you will turn to generators. If you do, ensure you have carbon monoxide alarms in your home and do not use a generator in a wet area, as this can cause shock or electrocution. For those without a generator, make sure you have battery-operated flashlights and lanterns available. Never use candles or kerosene for lighting.

🚫🚫🚫 Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with an open garage door. 🚫🚫🚫

✅ Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas at least 20 feet from all doors, windows, and vent openings.

✅ Place generators so exhaust fumes cannot enter the home through windows, doors, or other openings in the building. The exhaust must be directed away from the building.

✅ Make sure you have battery-operated carbon monoxide (CO) or plug-in CO alarms with a battery backup.

🚫 Do not fuel your generator when running, as spilling gas on a hot engine can cause a fire. Also, connect appliances to the generator with heavy-duty extension cords.

🚫 Do not stand or sit downwind of the generator exhaust; if you can smell exhaust, you inhale it. Exhaust is toxic and deadly.

🚫 Do not back-feed the generator by plugging it into an outlet; this is dangerous and can seriously injure or kill line workers.

Lastly, If you buy or rent a portable generator, choose one listed by a qualified testing laboratory.

If you have other tips, share them below in the comments, and kindly repost this message to your neighbors on Nextdoor by clicking the "Share" button/arrow below and then "Repost."

For more safety tips, please see ➡️ https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Emergency-Preparedness?utm_source=nextdoor

Poll: Are you familiar with these generator safety tips? Updated 2023Aug31

A suggested post to share on Nextdoor for Public Agencies to educate you community to use generators safety

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