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Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage

Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles.   

Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. Created: 8/10/2006 by Emergency Communications System. Date Released: 8/20/2008. Series Name: CDC Hurricane Preparedness.

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This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC - safer, healthier people.

This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. If you must use them, place candles in safe holders away from anything that could catch fire. Never leave a burning candle unattended. To learn more, call the CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.

To access the most accurate and relevant health information that affects you, your family and your community, please visit www.cdc.gov.

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