As some Rio Grande Valley residents wait for their power to come back on, some are turning to generator use to provide electricity. Generator safety should be on every person's mind before flipping the on-switch. Remember, generators use flammable fuel to generate serious volts of electricity and release deadly carbon monoxide gas. There are a lot of ways you can incorrectly and unsafely operate a generator. Here is what to keep in mind to keep everyone safe. Beware of Carbon Monoxide • Do not run generators inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, basements, sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and ...