The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to come together and appreciate all the blessings in our lives. As you gather together with family and other loved ones, you’ll probably be cooking or even gathering around a fireplace or fire pit. If so, do everything you can to keep the holiday from turning into a tragedy. AllFire Services wants you and your family to have a safe and happy holiday. Remember these top Thanksgiving safety tips for fire protection in Charlotte, Rock Hill, the Carolinas, and Georgia:
- Cooking? Stay in the kitchen. Never leave food unattended. It doesn’t matter if you’re using a stovetop, oven, or turkey fryer. This is one of the most common causes of household fires. Make sure there’s an adult present at all times in the kitchen to keep an eye on things.
- Keep children out of the kitchen – Children should be out of the kitchen and under supervision at all times during the holiday frenzy. It’s easy for children to sneak away when there’s lots of people and activity in your household. Keep one adult with them at all times.
- Watch out for hot foods and liquids – Be careful with pots on the stove and foods in the oven, as well as plates and bowls that are full of hot foods and liquids. These can cause serious burns to kids and adults alike.
- Keep the floor clear – Keep floors clear and clean to prevent any slips or trips when you’re carrying food. Make sure there’s no paper or fabric around any open flames like candles or fireplaces.
- Check your fire protection equipment – Make sure you have working fire extinguishers in place throughout your home and that your smoke alarms are working.
Please stay safe this Thanksgiving holiday. If you need fire extinguishers or other equipment for fire protection in Charlotte, Rock Hill, the Carolinas, or Georgia contact AllFire Services today.