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Generator Safety

Preventing Electrocutions Associated with Portable Generators Plugged Into Household Circuits

When power lines are down, residents can restore energy to their homes or other structures by using another power source such as a portable generator. If water has been present anywhere near electrical circuits and electrical equipment, turn off the power at the main breaker or fuse on the service panel. Do not turn the power back on until electrical equipment has been inspected by a qualified electrician.

If it is necessary to use a portable generator, manufacturer recommendations and specifications must be strictly followed. If there are any questions regarding the operation or installation of the portable generator, a qualified electrician should be immediately contacted to assist in installation and start-up activities. The generator should always be positioned outside the structure.

Other Generator Hazards

Generator use is also a major cause of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Generators should only be used in well ventilated areas.

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  • Home
  • Your Account
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    • Operation Roundup
    • RDFC
    • Scholarships
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  • Your Cooperative
    • About Touchstone Energy
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    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws
    • Center Pages
    • Contact Us
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Job Openings
    • Newsletter
    • Staff
    • News
    • Your Partners
      • 3C Construction
      • Basin Electric Power
      • CoBank
      • KEM Electric Cooperative
      • Innovative Energy Alliance
      • Maintenance Solutions Cooperative
      • Mor-Gran-Sou Electric
      • NISC
      • NRECA
      • CFC
      • NDaREC
      • Roughrider Electric
      • Touchstone Energy
      • Upper Missouri Power Cooperative
      • USDA Rural Utilities Services (RUS)
      • WAPA
      • WDUS
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
  • Your Energy
    • Power Outage
    • Power Restoration
    • Storm Center
  • Your Power in Membership
    • Capital Credits
    • Together We Save
  • Your Safety
    • Electrical Safety Checklist
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Safety
    • One-Call Locating Service
    • Power Line Hazards and Cars
    • Power Line Safety
    • Safe Wiring
    • Tree Planting Guidelines