Safety Tips When Using Portable Generators! The Westport Fire Department urges our residents to use caution when operating a portable generator during long-term power outages. With a significant winter storm forecasted ❄️ this weekend, now is the time to check your generator. ▪ Operate outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation. Never run a generator in a home or garage. Generators give off deadly carbon monoxide. ▪ Do not plug a generator into the wall to avoid back feed. Use heavy-duty ext

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