October is Fire Prevention Month!

10/5/2020 (Permalink)

What is left of the kitchen in this home in Newberry, SC

Each Year October has been identified as Fire Prevention Month.  The fire prevention week kicked off on Sunday- October 4 and will run through Saturday October 10^th. “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” is the theme for 2020.  Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires each year with unattended cooking being the leading cause of kitchen fires.

Educate your children that the stove area is a no play zone when dinner is being prepared. This includes pets. Assure all pots and pans are turned back towards the back of the stove to avoid being grabbed or knocked over while cooking – this can cause a fire or injury to the child. Never leave your stove unattended while cooking – if you need to leave the area; make sure all burners are turned off. 

Check all smoke alarms in your home and make sure your children know what to do if the alarm goes off – have an escape plan!