After weathering more than a few hurricane seasons, people across Atlantic Canada know the common storm preparedness tips — collect batteries, stock up on bottled water and non-perishable food. "Every time we have a hurricane blow through the region, we always have stories about trampolines, and they're always the most bizarre stories possible," she said. © Brian MacKay/CBC Halifax Fire and Emergency says it's important to be aware of safety issues when using generators. Carbon monoxide "is a very insidious type of gas because there's no odour to it, so you don't know it's in your house," Kline said. He also said not to use generators in a garage attached to your home or in any poorly ventilated shed.

Source: CBC News September 22, 2022 23:45 UTC