Have A Disaster Free Thanksgiving!

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

Have A Disaster Free Thanksgiving! 

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means lots of fellowship, family time, and cooking in the kitchen. According to the U.S Fire Administration, an estimated 2,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving day. That equates to five deaths, 25 injuries, and $21 million in property loss each year. Cooking is the leading cause of these fires. SERVPRO of South Greenville County wants you to have a fire-free Thanksgiving. Below are a few tips you can follow to ensure your turkey day is fire and smoke-free. 

1. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area. Test your smoke alarms every month. Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older.
2. Do not leave food unattended. 
3. Keep combustibles and food packaging away from burners and heat sources. 
4. Cooking oil can ignite quickly, watch it closely. 
5. Do not wear loose sleeves while cooking. Long sleeves can ignite or catch on handles of pots and pans spilling hot oil and other liquids. 
6. Establish a "kid-free zone" of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot foods or drinks are prepared or carried. Keep children away from these areas. 
7. Keep a lid nearby to smother grease fires. Smother fires by sliding the lid over the pan and then turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. 

Don't let fire and smoke ruin your holidays SERVPRO of South Greenville County provides emergency services 24/7 - (864) 292 - 3137!  

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