Safety tips for Thanksgiving weekend
With Thanksgiving this weekend, there is an increase of safety risks in the home: cooking hazards in the kitchen, extra people in the home, additional decor and more. It’s important for you to have a handle on all the possible safety issues that can arise in your home this weekend, so here’s some things to be aware of heading into the weekend.
- Make sure you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home
- Never leave anything cooking unattended
- Check for worn or cracked electrical cords on appliances
- Small appliances not being used are left unplugged
- Refrain from overloading your electrical outlets
- Don’t let your car idle in the garage while you are loading or unloading items
- Make sure the driveway and walkway are clear
- Baby-proof your home if you’re expecting little ones and keep dangerous items out of reach
- Check your ingredients for best-before dates (hundreds of food poisoning calls are reported every Thanksgiving)
- Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling items when cooking or being around the kitchen when cooking is taking place
- If you’re heading out of town, don’t announce your plans on social media
- Make your home look occupied if you’ll be away
- If you’ll be driving, always check road reports and follow the rules of the road
- Take your time with cooking, preparation and decoration
The holidays are a recipe for disaster. “Emergencies happen when you’re rushing around cooking for a large group of people, you’re distracted, and there’s a lot of stress.” [NY Daily News]
We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving long weekend!