Shine Bright & Safe
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that burns.
Keep away from pets and children.
Keep matches and lighters up high and locked.
Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season brings joy to countless individuals, yet it can swiftly turn into a period of distress if essential fire prevention measures aren't taken regarding decorations and cooking.
Oh, Christmas Tree!
Live trees should be watered daily. A dry Christmas tree can burn very hot and very fast.
Make sure your tree is at least 3 feet away from heat sources.
Replace any lights that with worn cords or loose connections.
Where should I place my Christmas Tree?
Consider battery-operated flameless candles near flammable objects.
Don't overload the outlet.
Turn off all lights and blow out all candles when leaving or going to bed.
Holiday safety tip
Cooking Safety
Cooking brings family and friends together and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.
Turn Your Handles!
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Then no one can bump them or pull them over.
Stand By Your Pan!
Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
Watch What You Are Cooking.
If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
This is a frequently asked question?
Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains — away from your stovetop.
If you have a small (grease) cooking fire.
On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
If you have any doubt about fighting a small fire.
Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.
Holiday Safety tip
Turkey Fyer Safety
Frying food puts you at the greatest risk of cooking fires. Before you fry a turkey, review these tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Are You Level?
Turkey fryers can tip over easily, spilling hot cooking oil over a large area. Make sure your turkey fryer is on a sturdy, level surface and do not move it once it is in use.
Keep Your Distance!
Make sure it is at least 10 feet from your home and not under roof eaves.
Avoid Overdoing It
An overfilled cooking pot will cause cooking oil to spill when the turkey is put in. Test the amount of oil you need by filling your fryer with water. Place the turkey in the pot making sure the water doesn’t get too close to the top. Measure the water and use that as a guide for filling the pot with oil.
Is Your Turkey Chill?
A partially frozen turkey will cause cooking oil to splatter when you put it in the cooking pot. Make sure your turkey is fully thawed without frost on it before you fry it.
How's the Temp?
Without thermostat controls, deep fryers can overheat oil to the point of starting a fire. If your turkey fryer does not have a thermostat, use a kitchen thermometer that attaches to the side of the pot. This will help you monitor the temperature of the oil.
Don't Forget the Mits!
The sides of the cooking pot, lid and pot handles can get dangerously hot. Always use protective oven mitts. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet from the turkey fryer.