As winter temperatures dip below freezing across the Carolinas, the loss of home heating becomes more than an inconvenience—it becomes a significant safety ri

When the lights cut out and the temperature outside is below freezing, the next 10 minutes shape how safely you ride out the outage. Your goal is simple but urgent: trap as much heat as you can, protect your household from hidden hazards,

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.

Blizzards can bring snow, sleet, ice and hail, capable of knocking out power, whiting out roads and causing a variety of issues for smart home technology. There are some critical steps you can take to prepare your home for the worst of winter before it causes chaos.

Power outages are usually only a short-term problem, but in extreme cases, they can last for days or even weeks. Preparation and awareness are the best tools for surviving a long-term power outage. AccuWeather suggests stocking up on non-perishable foods ...

To help you prepare and survive the brutally cold temperatures and freezing precipitation, K8 News has compiled several lists of tips and contacts to report outages, stay warm, and travel safely.

By Robert McCool University of Kentucky Power outages can happen at any time. Damage to power lines due to severe weather is most often the cause, but other hazards – fires, motor vehicle crashes, and problems with electric distribution equipment – can also cause a loss of electrical power.