Prevent Your Holiday Delights From Becoming An Untimely Disaster

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

Follow these fire safety tips to prevent property damage this holiday season.

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s easy to fantasize over the delicious delights that reign as tradition in your family: casseroles, pies, stuffing, potatoes, cookies, and of course, that mouth-watering turkey! No celebration is fully furnished without a decadent feast and loved ones to share it with. Before digging in, it takes ample time, effort, and care to cook up such a scrumptious meal and all its embellishments. Ensure that you’re taking the necessary precautions in the kitchen to prevent a planned evening of fun and fine dining from turning into a fire emergency.

Here at the SERVPRO of Northwest and Northeast Cincinnati, we know just how hectic the kitchen setting can become during the holidays. Ingredients, pots, and pans cluttered in disarray while the parade or football game plays on the TV. Young ones running around with anticipation to stuff their faces later. 

Kitchen Safety

It is said that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires, especially during the holidays. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross to ward off any unwanted mishaps and possible fire dangers in the kitchen:

• Move flammable items such as grocery bags, kitchen towels, cooking sprays, and oven mitts away from the stove and oven
• Keep children and curious fingers away from overhanging panhandles and the heat of the stove
• Clean up greasy, oily, or any spills as you go to prevent slips and fire hazards
• Keep fryers, air fryers, and other appliances away from liquids, decorations, and other flammable items; Make sure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions carefully for your fryer
• Use a timer for check-in reminders about what’s cooking
• Check and test that your smoke alarm works properly

Practicing these basic safety measures will help prevent a scary disaster from looming over your favorite festivities. But, rest assured, that just in case there is an accident, we at the SERVPRO of Northwest and Northeast Cincinnati are “always here to help”! We hope you celebrate all of the joys of the season and indulge in all of your favorite comforts and traditions. Stay safe, and well-fed, this holiday!