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Your safety is our number one
priority. Some
households use a backup generator to supply them with power during an
outage. Proper installation of generators is essential to prevent a
house fire and to avoid electricity feeding back into power lines and
endangering the life of a neighbor or line worker.
Each year, electrical-related incidents result in more
than 41,000 residential fires, claim about 370 lives and cause over 1,400
injuries. These incidents also cause more than $680 million in property
damage annually. |
Please
follow these guidelines if you are considering buying or using a
generator:
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Before
you buy a generator, make sure it's the right size for your
needs. |
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Always
have a licensed electrician install the generator. |
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The
generator must be connected to your home's wiring through a
special transfer switch to be sure electricity produced by the
generator does not back feed into electric lines. |
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Generator
exhaust is deadly, so it's important that the unit be vented
outside. |
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For additional
generator safety, please click American
Red Cross Generator Safety Information. If you have any
questions, call Heartland REC at: 1-888-835-9585 and ask for Member
Services
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