Power Outage Generator Safety: Placement, Carbon Monoxide, and Extension-Cord Questions posted on September 10, 2026 Where Should Your Generator Go During a Power Outage? A portable generator should run outdoors only, at least 20 feet from every window, door, and vent, with its exhaust pointed away from your home. …Continue Reading about Power Outage Generator Safety: Placement, Carbon Monoxide, and Extension-Cord Questions →