Winter storms are battering the country right now, and power outages during freezing temperatures can be dangerous. Without electricity, you lose heat, lights, refrigeration, and the ability to charge ...

When the lights go out, you probably have a mental picture of a “safe spot” for your portable generator: tucked just outside the garage, under the deck, or beside a cracked-open window. It feels close ...

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MOBILE APP. ALSO AT WAPT.COM, A HOUSE FIRE IN RANKIN COUNTY IS RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT HEATERS AND GENERATOR SAFETY DURING WINTER WEATHER. A HOME CAUGHT FIRE ON SANDBAR ROAD NEAR THE HINDS COUNTY LINE.