Always turn oven and burners off when you are finished cooking.

Always unplug electrical appliances when not in use.

Keep children a safe distance from cooking areas.

 Stay Alert

• Cooking requires you to be rested and alert.
• Avoid cooking when under the influence of alcohol or medications

Wear Short or Close Fitting Sleeves

• Avoid loose sleeves that may contact burners and catch fire.
• Avoid storing items on or above your stove.

 Turn Pot Handles In!

• Prevent burns and stovetop fires by turning pot handles toward the back of the stove while cooking.
• Whenever possible use rear burners. Pot handles that stick out can easily be grabbed or bumped by a small child.

 Clean Cooking Surfaces

• Keep appliance surfaces free of spills and grease that may catch fire.

Keep Combustible Items Clear of Stove

• Keep curtains, dish towels, plastic containers, and potholders away from hot surfaces.
• Operate Microwaves Safely
• Always use potholders or oven mitts to remove foods from microwaves.
• Remove lids carefully to avoid steam burns.
• Do not use paper towels in the microwave

Don't Overload Electrical Outlets

• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many kitchen appliances.
• Carefully examine electrical cords and discard any that are frayed, cracked or damaged.

Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

• Purchase and install working smoke alarms. Specialized alarms are available for the kitchen.
• Test smoke alarms monthly, and for battery operated smoke alarms, replace batteries at least once a year.

Put A Lid On It

• To extinguish a grease fire, use a potholder or oven mitt and slide a lid or cookie sheet over the flames,
  then turn the source of heat off.
• If the flames do not go out, immediately leave your home and call the Fire Department.

Oven / Mircowave Fires

• If a fire starts in your oven, close the oven door and turn the source of heat off.
• For a microwave fire, keep the door closed and turn the microwave off.
• Remember: if the flames do not go out, immediately leave your home and call the Fire Department.

 Stop, Drop and Roll

If your clothes catch on fire:

STOP where you are.

DROP to the ground, cover your face with your hands.

ROLL over and over to smother the flames

Cool A Burn

• Immediately cool a burn by placing it under cool water for 10-15 minutes. Cool water reduces skin damage and minimizes the pain.
• NEVER use butter, lotions, ice, or ointments. This only seals the heat in.
• Don't break blisters. This could cause infection.
• Apply a clean, dry dressing to a first-degree burn after cooling. Second and third-degree burns require immediate medical attention.