Dartmouth is weathering the storm.

“Beyond a few minor crashes and scattered power outages, today has been pretty uneventful,’’ Dartmouth Police Det. Kyle Costa reported this afternoon.

People should still remain off the roads until they are sufficiently cleared, he said. Anyone who must venture out is reminded to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and not to “crowd the plow,’’ the department reports.

As of 2:30 p.m. Eversource was reporting 180 power outages among its 15,105 customers in town.

When shoveling, make sure hydrants are clear, with a three-foot clearance on all sides so they can be accessed.

But for those who are using generators for power, officials remind residents to take precautions.

Place the generator outdoors facing away from doors, windows and vents. Never use a generator inside a house, basement or crawl space, not even inside a garage with the door open. When possible, place the generator 5 to 10 feet away from the house.

Plug appliances directly into the generator or use heavy-duty, outdoor rated extension cords, not to exceed the number of outlets on the generator. Make sure cords are free of cuts and tears and have all three prongs, especially the grounding pin.

Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent.

Dry your hands before touching the generator.

Let the generator cool before refueling. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite.