Well, it’s that time of year again when we fire up the ovens to prepare the annual Thanksgiving feast. However, did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with three times the average number?

To keep you and your family safe and secure this Thanksgiving Holiday, here are 8 safety tips to make sure you enjoy a happy and healthy holiday without the risk of a fire:

1. Whether you cook indoor or out… pay attention and remain in a place where you can keep a continuous eye on the food. Unattended cooking is the leading contributor in cooking fires and fire-related deaths.
2. Use extreme caution if you insist on using a turkey fryer, especially a gas-fired outdoor type. They are dangerous!
3. Keep children at least 3 feet away from the stove.
4. Make sure your floors are clear so you don’t trip or slip
5. Put knives and electrical cords out of the reach of children.
6. Place matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — lock them in an upper cabinet.
7. Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
8. Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

We at Security Specialists Want You and Your Family to Have a Happy, Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving!