Thanksgiving is a time to share a special meal with family and friends, but did you also know Thanksgiving is the number one day of the year for kitchen and home fires? At Hood Insurance, an insurance agency in Lynnwood, Washington we have complied some helpful homeowners insurance tips for Thanksgiving to help you safe this holiday season.
7 Homeowners Insurance Tips for Thanksgiving from Hood Insurance Agency
Safety Tip #1: Remove Fire Hazards
Remove anything near your stove that could catch fire, including wooden utensils, oven mitts, plastic bags, or towels (paper or cloth). Be careful with aprons, apron strings, and long hair.
Safety Tip #2: Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen
Be familiar with how the extinguisher works! Teach others in your family how to properly use the fire extinguisher.
Safety Tip #3: Take extra precautions with turkey fryers
Turkey fryers increase your personal risk of burns and also increase the risk of setting your home or garage on fire. In fact, more than $15 million dollars’ worth of property damage occurs every year in the U.S. due to deep fryer fires. Be sure the oil used to fry the turkey is the proper temperature and always use the fryer outside, far away from structures, and in a well-ventilated area.
Safety Tip #4: Be careful with candles
If you are lighting candles for decoration or scent, remember to never leave the candles burning unattended and be sure to keep other flammable items far from the candles.
Safety Tip #5: Avoid bad air
If you are using a natural gas or propane stove, be careful of a carbon monoxide build up in the home. Open windows and/or run vents in the kitchen, particularly the ones over the stove.
Safety Tip #6: Make sure smoke alarm batteries are fresh
You should already have smoke alarms in your home, so be sure to test the batteries and make sure they are working properly. Early warnings can be life savers!
Safety Tip #7: Know what to do in case of a fire
If a fire does occur, shut the stove off and cover the fire or burning pan with a lid, and use the fire extinguisher properly. For a fire in the oven, turn the oven off and leave the oven door closed. Call 9-1-1 to report the fire and quickly exit the home.
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The Hood Insurance Agency proudly provides insurance coverage for clients throughout Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Bothell, Everett, and the rest of Washington State! If you need help finding the perfect insurance product for your home, car, vacation home, or business please contact us today!