"Thanksgiving is only one week away! However, the key to maintaining a happy holiday is to remember to practice safety - even with friends, family and a busy schedule serving as major distractions. When you think about Thanksgiving, fire safety may not be your first thought, but keeping these tips in mind will keep you and your loved ones out of harm's way.
Prevent fires by clearing your stove top and oven of grease and dust.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop to keep an eye on the food.
Stay in the home while cooking the turkey, and check it often.
Use kitchen timers if you must step away from the kitchen. Especially if you might be distracted by guests during that time.
Turn pot and pan handles inward and away from the front or edge of the stove.
Deep-frying a turkey is highly discouraged by the National Fire Protection Association. But if you do decide to deep-fry one:
Never use a deep fryer on a wooden deck, under a patio cover, in a garage or in an enclosed space.
Be sure to wear long, well-insulated cooking gloves for the hot pot, lid and handles.
Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.
Be sure that the turkey is completely thawed and thoroughly dried before being placed in the fryer. The water from a frozen turkey can lead to an explosion hazard when mixed with oil."
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