How to prepare for dangers that could emerge during a power outage

LAKELAND, Minn. – Xcel Energy says its crews are ready to help if families lose power during this mid-week storm. It’s a risk with any severe storm, so it’s important to be prepared. When the power goes out, other dangers emerge. On Monday, a welfare check led Washington County Sheriff’s deputies to a home in Lakeland where they found a generator in the garage and the homeowners unconscious inside from carbon monoxide poisoning. “They pushed open that service door and he could smell exhaust coming from inside the garage,” said Washington County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tyler Martin. The man, 71, and…