Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Many warn about dangers of poorly installed generators which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — You always hear the reminders about carbon monoxide poisoning when a storm like Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas.

Common tips include not running a portable generator inside, keeping it at a safe distance outside of your home, and making sure the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors are fresh.

You don’t hear many warnings when it comes to poisoning caused by professionally installed standby generators, but Lt. Eddie Cruz with the Cy-Fair Fire Department told ABC13 they can still be dangerous.

He said they’ve responded to multiple calls since Beryl hit involving carbon monoxide and standby generators.

“(We’re getting those calls) not just in our area, but in the Houston area overall,” Cruz said.

Many people who buy these professional generators complain about the process it takes to have one installed.

It requires many steps, permits, and the involvement of your energy provider.

Dealing with that frustration turns out to …