Safe Cooking Tips

• Keep An Eye On The Stove. Better yet, keep both eyes on the stove. Because it can happen. Unattended cooking leads to fires.
• Watch Your Threads! Cooking is not the time to wear your new fancy shirt with the bell-bottom sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire if exposed to heat sources.
• Children and Kitchens! You get the drift. Prepare for safety. Keep children away from the cooking area. They are simply curious. Turn pot and pan handles inward so they won't be pulled from the stove.
• Clean It Up. Really. It only takes a minute, but it can prevent a scorcher! Keep surfaces clean of grease. And place combustibles away from heat source.

Electricity City!

We depend on electricity to watch television, run our computers, make our coffee and to listen to our stereos. These simple tips can reduce the chances of a killer fire:

• Power Overload! Don't overload extension cords or run them under rugs.
• Replace It. It's easier to replace frayed cords than everything you own in case of fire.
• Fuse Box. Use proper size fuses in your fuse box.

Matches and Lighters

Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of a child. Use child-resistant lighters. Store all matches and lighters up high, preferably in a locked cabinet.

Working Smoke Detectors

These lifesaving devices require a little attention to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. Quite simply, they gotta work.

• Install On Each Level. And outside each sleeping area.
• Testing, Testing. Test them monthly and install new batteries once a year.
• The Ten-Year Rule. Replace smoke detectors over 10 years old.

Cool A Burn

It was an accident. You didn't think the coals would catch that quickly. So you burned your hand trying to start the barbeque. It hurts! What do you do?

• The Cool Water Treatment! Place the wound in cool water for 10-15 minutes. If the burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately.
• Hot Water Watch! Set the temperature of your hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) or below.

Stop, Drop and Roll

If your clothes catch fire...stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over. This will smother the flames.

Space Heater Alert

When there are icicles outside our windowpanes, some of us like to use space heaters to keep nice and warm. But it's important to follow these rules.

• Don't Fall Asleep! Never leave space heaters operating while sleeping.
• Watch 'Em. Don't leave children or pets unattended with space heaters.
• Wire Check. Check the space heater for fraying wires and overheating.
• Three Feet! Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from objects that can burn.

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