Meanwhile, Oncor announced the activation of its storm readiness plan. Stating Wednesday, there is high confidence in widespread winter precipitation, including snow, freezing rain and ice, with the primary risk to electric service being ice on trees and power lines.

AccuWeather's Ariella Scalese offers crucial tips in dealing with power outages as well as safety tips on the proper usage of generators, after much of the nation was hit by a major winter storm.

NHC Place at the Trace has relied on generator power since the outage began, according to people inside the facility. The generator does not heat each room, forcing staff to move memory care residents into a common area with recliners.

Local family uses generators to stay warm during winter storm.

The weekend winter storm is set to bring snow, sleet, freezing rain and the potential for widespread power outages across Central Virginia, but there’s another health risk community members

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a generator. Here's some safety tips.

Louisiana is preparing for devastating winter weather conditions. Here are five ways to keep homes warm in the event of a power outage from Consumer Reports.

Bitter cold and widespread power outages persist as the death toll rises in Middle Tennessee after Winter Storm Fern. Emergency response continues.

With severe winter weather on the way, power outages could be a possibility for some in the area this weekend.   If you plan to use a generator if your lights go out, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management has some safety tips they want to share.

These products can help you keep devices charged and ride out major weather events and other disasters when you lose power.