Michael
Petruccelli says: Extinguish all candles once the rain and winds reach
thunderstorm levels. This is to assure they are not
accidentally left lit when and if the winds start whipping through your home.
A safe way to use candles is to put
them in a saucepan, deeper than the candle is high, with shiny sides. The light
will reflect off the ceiling and inside of the pot, and the candle will be
protected from being knocked over. An inch or so of water in the pot isn't a
bad idea, either. A hurricane candle holder, when placed on a mirror it doubles
the reflective light. We have used oil lamps or candles to save our batteries
for the flashlights (If you get up in the middle of the night) and for the radio.
You can also use light sticks. These
can be purchased in advance at any local dollar store and hardware supply
store. Placing a few light sticks in a tub of warm water will allow the
bathroom to be lite most of the night.
