Fire Prevention Week 2020

10/7/2020 (Permalink)

Every year, the National Fire Protection Agency dedicates a week in October to Fire Safety and Prevention. This year's theme is: Serve Up Fire Safety In The Kitchen.

Here are some tips to keep in mind while cooking in the kitchen:

• the #1 cause of home fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking
• stay in the kitchen while grilling, frying, boiling, or broiling food
• check on food regular while simmering or baking items
• keep items away from stove that can easily catch fire
• keep a lid close by while cooking to place over a grease fire
• make a kid-free zone that is at least 3 feet away from the stove
• make sure a smoke alarm is installed in each room of the home

If you experience a fire in your home or business, contact the professionals at SERVPRO of Chesapeake North to clean and restore your home to pre-fire condition.