Cooking Safety on Thanksgiving

11/20/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville Northeast wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving Call us at 904.729.2401 if you run into any fire-related issues.

Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Observing the following tips will help make sure you stay safe from fires on Thanksgiving Day.

• 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 and 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.
• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
• Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.