Thanksgiving Safety Tips

11/9/2016 (Permalink)

This Thanksgiving, stay safe when cooking by following these safety tips provided by the National Fire Prevention Association:

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.


• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey to check on it frequently.


• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.


• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy, or coffee could cause serious burns.


• Keep the floor clear so you don't trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks, or bags.


• Keep knives out of the reach of children.


• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer, or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.


• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children- up high in a locked cabinet.


• Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.


• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

This time of year, kitchen safety is SERVPRO of University Place/Lakewood West's main priority. Let it be yours too!

http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/wildfire-and-seasonal-fires/thanksgiving-safety