It's getting so cold.....the weather can change so quickly in New England! Can you believe we are already into the month of November?  That means Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away!!!!  According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the leading day for home-cooking fires. Below are a few fire-safety tips to ensure everyone has a safe and healthy Thanksgiving Day:

Safety Tips:

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.

• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.

• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.

• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.

• Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.

• Keep knives out of the reach of children.

• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.

• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.

• Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.

• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

• Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen in case of emergency, and teach your family how to use it

• Never wear loose fitting clothing when cooking. Long, open sleeves could ignite and catch fire from a gas flame or a hot burner. 

• Be cautious when using turkey fryers as they pose a number of distinct safety concerns, including burn and fire hazard . The NFPA discourages the use of turkey fryers click the link to learn more NFPA discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers.

Click here to download the NFPA National Fire Protection Association safety tips for Thanksgiving Download these NFPA safety tips on Thanksgiving.  Utilize these Thanksgiving safety tips this holiday season and be thankful for your home and family's safety.

Happy Thanksgiving from the entire staff at Georgetown Insurance Agency!

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