Thanksgiving Cooking Tips to Prevent a House Fire in Akron, Ohio

11/25/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of West Akron wishes you a safe Thanksgiving while cooking your holiday feast.

This time of year, we take the time to gather with family and friends to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Our SERVPRO of West Akron family wants to make sure that you are fire free during the holiday season. As you prepare this feast it is important to practice safe cooking habits, so your day of joy doesn’t turn into a day of a fire disaster. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the main cause of home fires and injuries, with the Thanksgiving holiday being the peak day for cooking-related fire emergencies. Below are a safety tips to enjoy a safe holiday.

• While cooking, never leave it unattended especially while deep frying, broiling or grilling. If you need to leave your home, you should turn everything off.
• Keep small children and animals away from stove or oven.
• Place all flammable materials like potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, towels and paper items away from burners.
• Do not wear loose clothing or dangling sleeves while
• After each course, clean cooking surfaces to prevent grease build-up.
• Always have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen and check your batteries in your smoke alarms.
• Double check all cooking appliances to make sure they are turned off before you leave your home or go to bed.

Our crews are available on Thanksgiving if you have the misfortune of a fire or smoke damage. SERVPRO wants to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving and holiday season.