Peachtree Community Association

Thanksgiving Safety

DID YOU KNOW?

Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. Please follow the following tips:

1. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.

2. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.

3. Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.

4. Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids.

5. Keep the floor clear so you don't trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.

6.Keep knives out of reach of children.

7. 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.

8. Keep matches and utility lighters out of reach of children-up high in a locked cabinet.

9. Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.

10. Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.