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