Thanksgiving Safety

Published on November 23, 2022

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? The number of home fires triple on Thanksgiving.

The Culver City Fire Department encourages you to be safe when preparing your holiday meal. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • The leading cause of fire in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stand by your pan when you are cooking on the stove top. If you leave the kitchen for even a short time, turn off the stove.
  • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently. Set a timer so you will not forget about the bird as you watch the parade or football.
  • If you are frying your turkey, use a fryer with thermostat controls to ensure the oil does not become over heated. Thaw your turkey completely; ice on the bird will cause oil to splatter. Don’t overfill the pot with oil. Always use the fryer outdoors.
  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns. Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
  • Keep the floor clear so you do not trip over anything while carrying hot food items.
  • Be sure electric cords from appliances do not dangle off the counter within easy reach of a child.
  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — preferably, up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

Review additional fire safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association

 

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