Thanksgiving Fire Safety

11/21/2017 (Permalink)

Thanksgiving is the peak day for fire emergencies in the kitchen. Keeping fire safety in mind on this holiday is crucial, especially when dealing with a lot of activity and guests at home. As you start preparing for the holiday, please keep some of these tips in mind to keep your turkey day safe.

• stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop to keep an eye on the food
• stay at home when cooking your turkey
• keep children away from the stove at all times
• make sure your smoke alarms are functional
• keep children away from hot liquids and foods
• keep electrical cords from kitchen appliances safely out of the way 
• keep matches and lighters out of reach of children
• use extra caution when deep frying a turkey and keep the fryer far from any buildings or flammable material