--- title: "Housing Risk Guide: Portable Generator Safety Tips" description: Ensure safe portable generator use in multifamily housing with key tips on CO prevention, fire hazards, electrical safety, and emergency preparedness. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Portable%20Generator.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/housing-risk-guide-portable-generator-safety-tips#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Risk Management](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/risk-management) # Housing Risk Guide: Portable Generator Safety Tips ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Portable%20Generator.jpg) - January 31, 2025 ![Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/MikeTorelli_Edited-1.jpeg) [Mike Torelli | Manager, Marketing and Communications | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/mike-torelli) [\< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) Portable generators are essential during power outages, but they also pose significant risks if not used correctly. Ensuring their safe operation in public and affordable housing settings is critical to protecting residents and staff. [![Download Portable Generator Safety Tips](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-185615135757.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJy1YnLjA3QhkvusrUE5fLIIBiHxKZUhdDHLDDKbdEPlC9i5BMSYvbOoVbzt2b28%2Bomj6umAGdJwZadFHGVeT9%2BYTahrhbGDu9r%2FAEy2eFrkXWDqAIGIter9AYtIQ3KyczvGmyKn1TPio22ZnMMmRK2KaLMKvu6eJNBoDCf3ZLi6fyFxYjDkajDpesmSdom%2BkcKzOwx%2BIReXQdS80LNw6pNMwrNwvpVPcUCH1HeTQG398fo6W6Ha%2FTCXCpxkvt7lNRGuS%2FC3JRwlG2k5L2bvXHVzg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=185615135757&portalId=20790879) ## What you'll learn Here’s what you can expect to gain from this resource: - How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from improper generator use - Key electrical and fire safety precautions for multifamily housing - Best practices for generator maintenance and emergency preparedness [![Download Portable Generator Safety Tips](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-185615135757.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJy1YnLjA3QhkvusrUE5fLIIBiHxKZUhdDHLDDKbdEPlC9i5BMSYvbOoVbzt2b28%2Bomj6umAGdJwZadFHGVeT9%2BYTahrhbGDu9r%2FAEy2eFrkXWDqAIGIter9AYtIQ3KyczvGmyKn1TPio22ZnMMmRK2KaLMKvu6eJNBoDCf3ZLi6fyFxYjDkajDpesmSdom%2BkcKzOwx%2BIReXQdS80LNw6pNMwrNwvpVPcUCH1HeTQG398fo6W6Ha%2FTCXCpxkvt7lNRGuS%2FC3JRwlG2k5L2bvXHVzg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=185615135757&portalId=20790879) ## Why this matters Improper generator use can lead to fatal carbon monoxide exposure, electrical hazards, fires, and other serious risks. 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