Originally posted by sirrahbed

... I lit candles just in case...


Firefighter Phreddie suggests that's maybe *NOT*
a gud idea!

Save the "Candle Lighting" till AFTER the storm is OVER -
use a Battery Flashlight DURING the storm. PLEASE!

An Open Flame from a candle or an oil lamp can be an
extreme hazard IF the wind breaks a window, blows open a door,
or damages the roof...

A knocked-over candle or oil lamp could set your house on FIRE -
about the LAST thing you need to have happen!

Play it SAFE ~
AFTER the wind dies down - do some *SNIFFIN* -
to be sure you don't smell any natural Gas or spilled Gasoline...
THEN "Light the Candles" (or oil lamps) -
and NEVER leave them un-attended by an Adult.

Better *SAFE* than sorrie!

/s/ Phred