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When there's not enough gasoline to go around, people may try to siphon gas, or suck it out of one container and pour it into another. Never use your mouth to siphon gas—this can make you very sick.
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Don't siphon gasoline.
When there's not enough gasoline to go around, people may try to siphon gas, or suck it out of one container and pour it into another. Never use your mouth to siphon gas—this can make you very sick.
For more emergency safety tips, visit: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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