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Thanksgiving Kitchen Safety Tips

During the holidays the kitchen can be an especially busy place and children love helping out and being involved. With all the activity going on in the kitchen sometimes safety is overlooked.

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove-top so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Stay in the home when cooking the turkey and check on it frequently.
• Keep children at least three feet away from the stove when in use.
• Keep the floor clear to avoid tripping.
• Keep knives out of reach of children.
• Make sure electric cords are not dangling off the counter within reach of a child.
• Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.

Always be prepared…
• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby.
• Never use water to extinguish a grease fire.
• If a fire is manageable use your all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call 9-1-1 for help.