Simple Tips To Keep Your Thanksgiving Disaster Free

11/15/2019 (Permalink)

Simple Tips To Keep Your Thanksgiving Disaster Free!

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, which means lots of fellowship, family time, and cooking in the kitchen. According to the U.S Fire Administration, an estimated 2,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving day. That is an average of five deaths, 25 injuries, and $21 million in property loss each year. The leading cause of these fires is cooking. SERVPRO of Pickens County wants you to have a safe and disaster-free Thanksgiving this year. Follow these simple and easy tips to keep your turkey day fire free! 

1. Ensure that you have smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area, and in every bedroom. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace them if they are 10 years old or older. 
2. Do not leave food unattended and keep a close watch on what you are cooking. 
3. Keep combustibles and oven food packaging away from burners and heat sources. 
4. Cooking oil can ignite quickly, watch it closely. 
5. Don't wear loose sleeves while cooking. Long sleeves can melt ignite or catch on handles of pots and pans spilling hot oil and other liquids. 
6. Have a "kid-free zone" of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot foods or drinks are prepared or carried. 
7. Keep a lid nearby to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. 

Don't let fire and smoke ruin your holidays SERVPRO of Pickens County provides emergency services 24/7 - (864) 855 - 3993!  

To learn more, please visit Thanksgiving Safety Tips