This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.
MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO)— On Saturday, October 9, the St.Tammany Fire Protection District 1 will demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of portable generators to residents in the community.
The demonstration will be held at 290 Town Center Parkway Slidell, La 70458 in the Pet Smart parking lot at 9 a.m.
St.Tammany Fire Protection said they responded to numerous calls involving structure fires, physical burns, and carbon monoxide poisonings, from people improperly using portable generators.