KEEP YOUR KITCHEN SAFE THIS THANKSGIVING..........
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home or
structure fires were responsible for 84% of all fire deaths in 2011.*
Approximately 484,500 home fires occurred, causing:
> 2,640 deaths
> 15,635 injuries
> $9.7 billion in property loss
Fires resulting from cooking continue to be the most common type of
fire experienced in U.S. households. Annually, cooking fires account
for an estimated 45% of all fires. With the Thanksgiving Holiday
approaching, it is important to review these safety tips to help
ensure that your holiday celebrations don't go up in flames.
RECIPE FOR KITCHEN SAFETY:
> Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop, so you can keep a watchful eye on the food.
> Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently.
> Watch children closely. It is a good rule to keep children a minimum of three feet away from the cooking area.
> Clean cooking surfaces to prevent grease and food build-up.
> Keep curtains, towels and pot holders away from cooking surfaces, and flammable cleaners away from heat sources. Never keep gasoline in the
house.
>Turn pan & pot handles inward to prevent food spills.
> Be sure that cords from electric appliances are not dangling off the counter, within easy reach of a child.
> Make sure your smoke alarms are working, by testing them prior to beginning food preparation.
Though some fires are unavoidable acts of nature or unpredictable
accidents, the greatest majority of fires result from human
carelessness.
Be extra careful and make this Thanksgiving the joyous celebration it
is meant to be........ not a thoughtless nightmare.
For all your Real Estate, Insurance needs and continued helpful hints,
contact LEGACY REALTY GROUP, Edison, NJ. 732.744.0400
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home or
structure fires were responsible for 84% of all fire deaths in 2011.*
Approximately 484,500 home fires occurred, causing:
> 2,640 deaths
> 15,635 injuries
> $9.7 billion in property loss
Fires resulting from cooking continue to be the most common type of
fire experienced in U.S. households. Annually, cooking fires account
for an estimated 45% of all fires. With the Thanksgiving Holiday
approaching, it is important to review these safety tips to help
ensure that your holiday celebrations don't go up in flames.
RECIPE FOR KITCHEN SAFETY:
> Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop, so you can keep a watchful eye on the food.
> Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently.
> Watch children closely. It is a good rule to keep children a minimum of three feet away from the cooking area.
> Clean cooking surfaces to prevent grease and food build-up.
> Keep curtains, towels and pot holders away from cooking surfaces, and flammable cleaners away from heat sources. Never keep gasoline in the
house.
>Turn pan & pot handles inward to prevent food spills.
> Be sure that cords from electric appliances are not dangling off the counter, within easy reach of a child.
> Make sure your smoke alarms are working, by testing them prior to beginning food preparation.
Though some fires are unavoidable acts of nature or unpredictable
accidents, the greatest majority of fires result from human
carelessness.
Be extra careful and make this Thanksgiving the joyous celebration it
is meant to be........ not a thoughtless nightmare.
For all your Real Estate, Insurance needs and continued helpful hints,
contact LEGACY REALTY GROUP, Edison, NJ. 732.744.0400
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