Can i use candles if power is out because of the hurricane?

Flashlight is safer: No, the recommendation do not use candles, unless a person is absolutely sure his candles won't get toppled over or otherwise start a fire. Candles are a flame that can cause an explosion if there's a gas leak. Always use flashlights.

Why not ?: Candles have been used for centuries... just don't leave them unattended.

Candle use/Hurricane: 26% of fatal candle fires occur during the loss of electrical power. • Use Pillar candles and container candles ,or • Candles enclosed within glass globes • Place candles on a stable surface in a fire resistant holder that is at least 12 inches away from anything flammable, including upholstered furniture and window drapes. • Avoid moving a burning candle during a power outage if possible.