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How to Operate a Portable Generator Safely

You can use a portable generator to supply electricity to your appliances if an emergency exists during a power outage. But if used improperly, they can kill you and the people who are restoring power to your building. They can also damage the appliances you connect.

To learn more, download our generator safety brochure.

When using this file, please credit North Carolina's Touchstone Energy cooperatives.

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