Article by Tricia Oliver
The upcoming holidays also mean one thing – tons of cooking chores. That is why fire safety precaution should be made and in place inside the home. Most of fire breakouts usually start in the kitchen. Recently, a family’s two-storey home just got burned down in Monteagle Street where a mother and daughter got caught and killed in the fire.
Upon investigation, authorities have pointed out that the origin of the fire was in the kitchen, and that unattended cooking has caused the fire to spread. More tragic is that the smoke alarms were not working properly and did not go off in time to warn the family about the fire. Perhaps the biggest fear of most families is to lose one’s home to a fire. Even though homeowners are insured, it would still be wise to prevent such unfortunate accidents. To avoid such a frightening scenario, here are some tips to practice fire safety precautions in your home.
Teach yourself and your family about basic fire safety. The classic rule “stop, drop and roll” is a very good tip to remember, especially for kids. When smokes fills the home, instead of facing it head first, drop and then crawl through the smoky haze. Ensure that your home has a good safety exit plan in case of a fire. And despite the fear of having valuable possessions trapped inside a burning home, it is still wise not to go inside a burning building, lest you will place yourself and your would-be rescuer in danger.
Rooms such as the bedroom, living room and especially the kitchen should have a smoke detector or a smoke alarm installed in the ceiling. They must also be regularly checked, and batteries must be regularly replaced to ensure that it is still in good working condition. Never turn off or unplug a smoke detector – the noise might be an inconvenience but it is small compared to the huge possibility of saving lives.
Be careful when cooking. Cooking stoves must be wiped dry and clean of grease and flammable items. Window curtains or grills should not be near these cooking devices. Never, ever leave a hot stove or a crockpot open and unattended. A dutch oven recipe book or a dutch oven ebook has some slow cooking methods which can be left while you are working, but remember to never leave the top pot open. There should also be system for checking in on your slow-cooking meat broth.
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For Tricia, the home is the best place to be.