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 Tacoma's main priority. Let it be yours too!

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