Thanksgiving Day Safety Tips!

11/23/2017 (Permalink)

Happy Thanksgiving! It is always good to be safe around the holidays and The American Red Cross has some fantastic tips for the family to travel and cook safe during this wonderful holiday. 

Travel Safety- If plans include driving, travelers should check the weather along their route and plan for travel around any storms that may be coming. Everyone should use their seat belts and no one should drink and drive. Drivers should be well rested, alert and give their full attention to the road. Other driving tips include:

• Follow the rules of the road- observe the speed limit.
• Use caution in work zones.
• Make frequent stops. During long trips, rotate drivers.
• Don't follow another vehicle too closely.
• Clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see, especially at night.
• Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches, or if you are using your windshield wipers due to inclement weather.

Cooking Safety- Cooks should avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while preparing the holiday meal. Never leave the stove unattended-If the cook has to leave the kitchen even for a short time, they should turn off the stove. More cooking safety steps are:

• Check food regularly.
• Use a timer as a reminder that the stove and oven is on.
• Keep children and pets away from the cooking area. 
• Keep anything that can catch fire- pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging and towels or curtains-away from the stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.
• Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.
• Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in the kitchen.
• Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving the home to make sure all stoves, ovens, and small appliances are turned off.

All of us here at SERVPRO of Walnut wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!