Safe Cooking for Your Holiday Get-Togethers

11/23/2021 (Permalink)

We at SERVPRO Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville NE hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!

Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Following these 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.

If you do have an issue with fire or smoke over the holiday, call the fire restoration experts at SERVPRO Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville Northeast at 904.729.2401.