BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – Multiple people in Belchertown lost power on Sunday following damage caused by storms.
Belchertown faces power outages, road closures after severe weather
Police are reminding residents about how to use a generator safely when the lights go out.
They recommend purchasing a generator that has been approved by a testing agency and has a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. Generators should be placed in a dry place outside and 5-to-10 feet away from the house.
Also, always make sure that the generator is cool before refueling, as fuel on hot engines can ignite.
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