Rockland County shares Thanksgiving safety tips to prevent house fires

The National Fire Protection Association identifies Thanksgiving as the peak day for home fires involving cooking equipment.

Nov 20, 2023, 5:31 PM

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The Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services issued safety guidelines for cooking Thanksgiving at home this year.

The National Fire Protection Association identifies Thanksgiving as the peak day for home fires involving cooking equipment.

Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot, and kids should stay three feet away.
Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
Keep knives out of the reach of children.
Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks, or bags.
Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

For kids, suggesting activities outside the kitchen, like games or reading, can help prevent accidents.

For more information, click here.