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Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires... and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. "CANDLE WITH CARE" • Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. • Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. IF YOU DO BURN CANDLES, MAKE SURE THAT YOU... • Use candle holders that are sturdy, and won't tip over easily. • Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface. • Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame. • Don't burn a candle all the way down – put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container. • Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home. • Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power outage. Never use candles. ink about using flameless candles in your home. ey look and smell like real candles. Candles and Kids Never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle. Keep matches and lighters up high and out of children's reach, in a locked cabinet. December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. Roughly one-third of home candle fires started in the bedroom. More than half of all candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle. FA C T S i Candle Safety i i 26 Member-Exclusive Chamber Events December 17, 2019 Lunch 'n Learn: CPR Training & Certification January 16, 2020 Annual Meeting & Kickoff Dinner January 18, 2020 Saginaw Spirit Membership Night January 30, 2020 Morning Mingle: United Way of Saginaw County February 13, 2020 Workforce Development Job Fair February 27, 2020 Morning Mingle: Community Heart & Soul March 11, 2020 Lunch 'n Learn: Situational Awareness March 25, 2020 Frankenmuth Certified Kickoff Reception April 23, 2020 Morning Mingle: ADA May 14, 2020 Business After Hours: Bronner's 75th Anniversary May 19, 2020 Chamber Golf Outing June 4, 2020 Business After Hours: Rummel Agency 70th Anniversary June 23, 2020 Round Table: Chamber & CVB 101 June 30, 2020 Round Table: Marketing to Locals July 23, 2020 Morning Mingle: The Election August 5, 2020 Lunch 'n Learn: Crafting a Good Customer Service Response August 20, 2020 Business After Hours: Star of the West 150th Anniversary September 24, 2020 175th Anniversary of Frankenmuth: Community After Hours SAVE THE DATE for these upcoming member events in 2020! If you're not a member, contact the Chamber to sign up and get access to these events as part of your membership.