Public Information Notices
Many families gather in the kitchen to spend time together, but it can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don't practice safe cooking behaviors. Cooking is the third leading cause of fire deaths and the leading cause of injury among people ages 65 and older.
It's a recipe for serious injury or even death to wear loose clothing (especially hanging sleeves), walk away from a cooking pot on the stove, or leave flammable materials, such as potholders or paper towels, around the stove. Whether you are cooking the family holiday dinner or a snack for the grandchildren:
- Never leave cooking unattended. A serious fire can start in just seconds.
- Always wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when you cook.
- Keep towels, pot holders and curtains away from flames.
- Never use the range or oven to heat your home.
- Double-check the kitchen before you go to bed or leave the house.
Additional Links:
- Burn Prevention & Fire Safety Tips
- Burns: First Aid for Pets
- Candle Fire Safety Tips
- Disaster Safety for People w/Disabilities: What to do When Emergency Weather Strikes
- Escape Planning
- Fire Facts & Tips for Senior Citizens
- Fire Safety for Kids: Sparky the Fire Dog
- Fire Prevention
- Fireplace and Chimney Problems, Tips & Prevention
- Heating Safety
- Home Fire Safety for Older Adults
- Open Campfire Safety Rules
- Portable Generator Safety
- Smoke Detectors
- Smoking