According to State Farm Insurance, hundreds of cooking fires damage homes each year, but these incidents nearly double over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. State Farm Insurance Agent Susan Lynch, of Federalsburg, was a guest on DelmarvaLife Tuesday. She discussed some steps we can take to make sure everyone stays safe while cooking in the kitchen. They include:
- -If you need to leave the stove, even for a second, turn it off
- -Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food
- -Keep cooking area clean to prevent grease buildup.
- -Have nothing flammable near the stove. Keep curtains, potholders, dishtowels, food packaging, and Mom’s recipe cards away from the stove
- -Keep cook tidy, too. Roll up your sleeves, tuck in your shirt, and pin back long hair
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