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Cape Coral Fire Department Warn Against Dangerous Generator Mistakes

Author Budman

You don’t think about the dangers of a generator until you see one nearly burn your house down! According to NBC2, the Cape Coral fire Department have been busy, responding to not one, but two fires sparked by generators. And what caused them? People storing gasoline too close to the generator. You’d think it’s common sense, but apparently, it’s not. Luckily, nobody got hurt. But still, who wants their house going up in flames?

I remember when I first got my generator. You know how Florida is… Hurricanes, power outages, all that fun stuff. Anyway, I fired it up, had it running in the backyard, and after a while, I noticed that bad boy was HOT. And I don’t mean like “I need a towel” kind of hot. I’m talking sizzling. I thought, If I’m not careful, this thing’s gonna blow up my comic book collection! That’s when I started getting real serious about safety.

Cape Coral Fire Department Tips:

Storm Helene Causes Massive Flooding Across Swath Of Western North Carolina. Meanwhile The Cape Coral Fire Department urges residents to practice proper generator safety after two house fires were caused by storing gasoline too close to the equipment.
(Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Here’s the thing, the Cape Coral Fire Department isn’t trying to nag ya, they’re just dropping some fire facts. You’ve gotta keep the generator at least 20 feet away from your house. Seems obvious, right? But people keep putting them way too close. And for the love of god, don’t run the thing inside your garage. That’s just asking for trouble. Carbon monoxide, dude! It’ll get you before the flames even think about it.

The Cape Coral Fire Department also say you’ve gotta let your generator cool off before you refuel it. Trust me, pouring gas on a hot machine sounds like a recipe for disaster. Oh, and speaking of gas, store it somewhere cool and away from heat. Don’t just leave it chilling next to the generator.

It all comes down to common sense, man. You wouldn’t leave a match near gasoline, right? Same thing here. Keep your house intact, and don’t let your generator turn into a danger worse than the hurricane was!

Today the Cape Coral Fire Department responded to two structure fires caused by incorrect storage of gasoline too close...

Posted by Cape Coral Fire Department on Thursday, October 10, 2024

Meet Budman, dynamic host of Marconi Award winning radio station WXKB's WiLD Bunch Morning Show, on B1039. Budman likes to write about funny news, a good Florida man story, stupid criminals or anything involving a superhero. Budman, a comic book and pop culture enthusiast, even named his daughter Kara Zor-El, after Supergirl. His only child is his true passion beyond the mic. Being a dad is his favorite role. Budman, a true family man, balances his love for radio with quality time spent with loved ones and his trusty dogs.

7 Severe Weather Safety Tips That May Save Your Life

Nobody likes dealing with severe weather. But, it’s part of life. Depending on where you live in the United States, you might come up against hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, blizzards and more. I’ve certainly had my fair share of severe weather events. Probably my most vivid memory was being in an ice storm, which knocked power out for about a week where I lived, including during Christmas. It was freezing cold, so my family and I had to go to a hotel that was out of town. Needless to say, our Christmas plans were totally different that year. So, what are some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life?

Before we get to the main tips, let’s get through some basics. Stay informed when a severe weather event is approaching. It’s simple but important. You don’t want to be caught off guard when bad weather strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service both have information that they provide leading up to and during a severe weather event. So, make sure to get the latest information in the case of any weather emergency. Local meteorologists also have good information, but the main alerts come from the National Weather Service.

Another mistake some people make is not taking “watches” seriously. For example, you might see that there’s a severe thunderstorm watch in your area and think, oh, it’s just a watch, I can go out for a walk. Don’t do it. “A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain,” the National Weather Service explains. We’ll get more into the specifics of a watch, warning and advisory later in this story.

Let’s get into some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life.

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