Keeping Your Home Safe During the Holidays

11/14/2021 (Permalink)

Studies show that cooking is the main cause for most home fires and burn related injuries. With Thanksgiving being the busiest cooking day of the year.  It's good to know some safety tips to have a safe, and happy Thanksgiving holiday.  

• Never leave food that is cooking unattended, especially when frying or broiling food. The stove should be turned off if you must leave the kitchen
• Keep anything that could easily catch fire a safe distance away from flames, or hot surfaces. Examples such as; potholders,towels of any material, paper or plastic bags, and wooden utensils.
• Cooking surfaces should be kept clean to prevent grease buildup.
• Always make sure to check the kitchen before leaving the home or going to bed.  Check to see that all ovens, stoves and appliances are shut off and stored correctly. 
• Have a fire extinguisher near by, and know how to properly use it if needed. Also smoke alarms should be checked monthly to see if properly functioning. 

SERVPRO of Carbondale/Marion wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!  Gobble Gobble!