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Hi , I'm Bill Allen Blanchfield

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emergency manager . And today I'd like

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to talk to you about emergency

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preparedness and holiday safety . Did

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you know that 50% of home fires in

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December are caused by candles ? Be

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sure to keep them 12 inches away from

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anything flammable water , live

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Christmas trees daily and never use

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damaged electrical decorations .

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Additionally , this is a good time to

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check your fire extinguisher , your

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smoke detectors and make a fire escape

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plan for your family . Stay safe , stay

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ready .