Keep your holidays happy and fire-free!
Posted on Tue, Nov 23, 2010
Ah, the joys of Thanksgiving....scrumptious food, family and friends gathered around the table, football, and kitchen fires. Hold on, kitchen fires?
Did you know that it's estimated that there are over 2,000 home fires on Thanksgiving Day? According to the National Fire Protection Association, that's more than double the number of home fires compared to the average day! Not too surprising, cooking is the leading cause.
To keep your Thanksgiving Day safe and fire-free, the Red Cross suggests following these tips.
- Keep potholders and food wrappers away from your stove top while cooking
- When cooking, wear clothing with shorter sleeves and avoid loose, dangling clothing.
- Set timers to keep track of turkeys and other food items that require extended cooking times
- Turn handles of pots and pans on the stove inward to avoid accidents
- Make sure all stoves, ovens, and ranges have been turned off when you leave the kitchen
- Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried
At Gaudette Insurance Agency, we hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!