- Reaction score
- 3
- Points
- 430
Strange...I know EMO (NS) has removed candles from their emergency kit list.
"Using candles is not recommended, but if you must use them, make sure they are properly supported. Use a non-combustible container that is larger than the candle. Keep materials at least half a metre (two feet) away from candles. Extinguish all candles before leaving the room." - http://emo.gov.ns.ca/content/hurricane-earl-qa
NOAA/National Hurricane Centre removed candles from their list as well.
Three people died in a house fire shortly after the power went out in Halifax after Juan hit, and a candle was determined to be the probable cause. It's just not worth the risk when there are safer battery-operated alternatives.
"Using candles is not recommended, but if you must use them, make sure they are properly supported. Use a non-combustible container that is larger than the candle. Keep materials at least half a metre (two feet) away from candles. Extinguish all candles before leaving the room." - http://emo.gov.ns.ca/content/hurricane-earl-qa
NOAA/National Hurricane Centre removed candles from their list as well.
Three people died in a house fire shortly after the power went out in Halifax after Juan hit, and a candle was determined to be the probable cause. It's just not worth the risk when there are safer battery-operated alternatives.