Kitchen Cautions

12/18/2020 (Permalink)

Each year, around the holidays, families gather to celebrate by preparing a delicious feast. However, not everyone practices safe cooking habits. 

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, cooking fires are the number one cause of homes fires and injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. It's important to be alert to prevent holiday cooking fires. 

• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, do not use the stovetop or oven.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling. 
• Keep anything that can catch fire, like oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging or hand towels, away from the stove top.

If you have a cooking fire, consider the following safety protocols to help keep you and your family safe. 

• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the flames. 
• Call 9-1-1 or local emergency number after you get out safely. 

Here at SERVPRO of Beaumont, we want to wish you and your family a safe and happy holidays!