When it comes to emergency situations, being prepared is 90 percent of the battle. The other 10 percent is a cool head, but that factor isn’t always within our control. Preparedness, however, is within everyone’s reach. All you have to do is assemble the necessities and keep them where you can readily find them even in the dark. Without spending much at all you can get a good supply of emergency candles to supply you with the light you’ll need in unforseen situations.
Emergency Candles: A Must-Have For Every Home
Back in Grandma’s day every home contained at least one hurricane lamp, and although these aptly-named devices served their purpose just fine they were inconvenient to store and use. Emergency candles have always been around, but they’re now available in greater variety than ever before—including a type made specifically for use in emergency situations.
Thunderstorms are a threat in most regions especially in the summer, but winter storms can also bring brutal winds that knock out power. That’s why every home needs to have at least one emergency kit handy, in case weather leaves you without light and even heat. Although almost any candle will suffice in an absolute emergency, the kits you assemble should contain the particular candle designated for emergency use. This no-nonsense emergency candle type should be unscented, short and thick as well as long burning (at least 8 hours)
The wide base and overall stocky stature of the emergency candle maximizes its burn time while making a knock-over accident far less likely than with a taper-style candle. There’s no need for getting fancy with colors, scents, and the like in such a situation; you should use a simple unscented candle that is sturdy with a metal holder for your emergency-purpose candles which in most cases is included with the purchase.
Assembling An Emergency Kit For Home and Car
If you find yourself stranded in cold weather, a candle can be your best friend for more than one reason—the flame does give off a fair amount of heat. It’s enough to make a difference if you’re stuck roadside in your car, although you’ll want to keep a window cracked for some fresh air. You should put together a separate kit for every place you might need it: your home, your car(s), and any vacation cottage/cabin, camper, or boat you may own.
The kit for your automobile or boat should ideally contain a candle in a can or jar so that a separate holder is not required. Although your best scented jar candles are better kept for other uses, they’ll do the trick here since they’re already in a container. Matches are of course the other necessity, and you must be sure to store them where they absolutely cannot get wet. This small bit of preparation can really make a difference in an emergency situation, so assemble your emergency kit today!
