Tips for a Fire-Free Feast this Thanksgiving

11/11/2019 (Permalink)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cooking is the main cause of home fires and injuries. With Thanksgiving feasts and all of the cooking involved with the holiday, it is no wonder why Thanksgiving is a peak day for fire emergencies. Keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season by following these simple safety tips:

• Never leave cooking food or unattended.
• Keep small children at least three feet away from the stove and oven.
• Keep flammable items away from kitchen appliances that generate heat.
• Clean cooking surfaces regularly.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
• Make sure all kitchen appliances are turned off before leaving your home or going to bed.
• Check the batteries in your smoke alarms (especially the one in your kitchen!)

If the unfortunate does occur and you experience a home fire this holiday season, SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna is here to help. Our team of local, caring professionals can help make it "Like it never even happened" quickly so you can continue to enjoy this holiday season.

Stay safe, Mankato, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!