Nowland Homeowners Association

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[b]Thanksgiving Day Fire Safety Tips[/b]

From the Canton Fire Department

During the hustle and bustle of the Thanksgiving Day festivities, remember to keep fire safety in mind, especially while you are preparing your big feast. Here are some tips to keep in mind to have a safe day.
Monitor the meal preparation closely because most cooking fires start due to someone leaving the cooking unattended.
Deep frying turkeys has become very popular in recent years, however the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) strongly recommends against this due to numerous injuries. The majority of the residential turkey fryer devices tend to be unsteady and tip over or possibly overheat which could cause serious burn or a fire.
Instead of preparing a deep fried turkey at home, consider purchasing one at your local store to avoid this potential fire/burn hazard.
When using the oven to prepare the turkey you should ensure that the oven is clean prior to use.
Never keep anything boiling on the stove top unattended, especially when children are present. This could lead to a fire or potential burn. Instead, keep the handles turned in so children can not reach them or make sure children do not enter the kitchen.
Regularly check what you are cooking to make sure it is not boiling over or burning.
Do not wear loose fitting clothes that could get too close to a flame and catch fire.
Have working smoke detectors in you home, this is an early notification device.
Have a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall of your kitchen and know how to use it. By doing so, you decrease or contain the fire until the Fire Department arrives.
Before you go to sleep Thanksgiving night, double check the kitchen and make sure everything is turned off and small appliances are unplugged.
Any questions, please contact Fire Inspector Nichole Hamilton in the Fire Prevention Division (734) 394-5459