AccuWeather meteorologist Tony Laubach discusses the perks of having a generator when the power goes out.
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00:00Power outages are common when severe weather strikes, and you could either be stuck in sweltering heat or the bitter cold.
00:09As a result, hundreds of dollars of perishable food can be spoiled, and that's when a power generator comes in handy.
00:15A gas-powered portable generator is the most basic backup and can get you through short-term power outages and is the most economical.
00:23Place it in your yard, then plug it into your home using extension cords.
00:26These require manual intervention to operate. Only use these generators outdoors and away from windows to protect from carbon monoxide fumes.
00:34A standby generator is much more powerful and convenient, but are 5 to 10 times more expensive than a gas-powered one.
00:41These are permanently installed and turn on automatically when the power goes out without any manual intervention.
00:47For more safety and preparedness tips and tools, visit AccuWeather.com slash ready.
00:52For AccuWeather, I'm meteorologist Tony Laubach.
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