Its not safe to run a portable generator in the rain [Video]

Thunderstorms are most common during spring and summer. Storms with heavy rain and high winds can knock down trees and power lines, causing power outages. As a result, many homeowners invest in generators to get their power back up and running during an outage.

During past thunderstorm seasons, people have turned to Google to ask whether they can run generators in the rain to power their home. 

THE QUESTION

Should you use a portable generator in the rain?

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER

No, you shouldn’t use a portable generator in the rain, unless you have a canopy or another suitable cover.

WHAT WE FOUND

Those who are using a generator to power their home during an outage should operate it on a dry surface outside and avoid using it in the rain or wet conditions, OSHA and …