File image. Danica Cherico and Shawn Gehlert use a generator to power a lamp as they sit outside their apartments that don't have electricty after it was damaged by Hurricane Michael on October 15 ...

Never try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet Instead, use a heavy-duty, outdoor extension cord to plug appliances into generators Do not use in rain or wet ...

SECO Energy says to replace any damaged cords with something heavy-duty. SECO Energy recommends testing out a generator before hurricane season.