Tips for a safe Thanksgiving

11/4/2024 (Permalink)

Follow these tips for a safe turkey bake & Thanksgiving!

Autumn is in full swing if the colorful foliage and cooler weather are any indication. Which means Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

While Thanksgiving is a joyous time when family and friends gather and give thanks, it’s also the time of year when the number of house fires increases. Team Gutierrez of SERVPRO Rockville-Olney & SERVPRO Silver Spring North offers a few tips to better ensure your safety, as well as the safety of your family, pets, property and belongings during the holiday season.

First, let's talk turkey and oven preparation. To prepare, clean your stove and oven. Old food crumbs and grease must be removed as over time, grease can build up, leaving quite a residue that can be flammable.

When you’re ready to put the turkey (or duck!) in the oven, set a timer. Also make sure your smoke alarms are working in case of an emergency.

While a fire caused by baking a turkey in the oven is much less common than a fire caused by frying a turkey, it’s still very important to take all precautions, including constant monitoring of the oven.

A few safety tips to follow:

• No long sleeves while cooking to avoid catching on fire
• Pot handles turned towards the back of the stove to avoid tipping or falling
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure turkey has been fully cooked

SERVPRO Team Gutierrez wishes our customers & friends a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Visit our website for more fire safety tips: www.SERVPROrockvillesilverspringnorth.com/fire-damage-tips