VALDOSTA, Ga. – Did you know that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? To ensure a safe holiday that you and your loved ones can fully enjoy, please consider taking our advice and stick to a safe, mishap-free Thanksgiving.
Below are a few holiday reminders to keep you and your family safe:
- Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and stay in the kitchen when you’re cooking on the stovetop.
- Never leave children unattended in the kitchen and keep them away from knives and hot surfaces.
- Be sure items like electric cords from an electric knife, coffee makers, plate warmers, and mixers are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
- Make sure your smoke alarms are connected and working. Test them by pushing the test button.
- After your feast, walk around the home and ensure candles and fireplaces are extinguished, and unnecessary appliances have been turned off.
You can find more tips here: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Thanksgiving.
