While Thanksgiving is a day to gather with family and friends, it is also a day to remember very important safety tips! With ovens on, pots simmering, and microwaves running- it is extremely imperative that we all remember kitchen safety tips. With so much happening in the kitchen- it is easy to forget the safety precautions but SCE is here to remind us of some key information to remember this Thursday!

THANKSGIVING DOS:

Keep the stovetop and oven free of grease buildup that can ignite a fire.
Turn off the heat and keep the door closed for an oven fire.
Ensure that appliances bear the labels of trusted independent safety organizations like UL Solutions.
Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove.
Use a timer for your cooking, if necessary.
Check that everything is turned off when finished.

THANKSGIVING DON’TS:

Never keep anything combustible — oven mitts, towels, packaging — near the stovetop.
Never plug more than one large appliance, like a refrigerator, into an outlet.
Never plug large appliances like refrigerators into extension cords.
Never connect two extension cords to extend their length or place them in pinched positions.
Never let electrical cords dangle off counters within easy reach of children and pets.
Keep electrical cords away from high-traffic areas and under-rugs to prevent trips and falls.

If you need any additional Thanksgiving tips, check our more from SCE here https://energized.edison.com/stories/leave-the-recipe-for-disaster-off-the-thanksgiving-menu