"Cook with Caution"

"Cook with Caution"

Be on alert!

If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol do not use the stove or stovetop.

Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a brief period of time, turn off the stove.

If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains - away from your stovetop. If you have a small (grease) cooking fire and decide to fight the fire.

On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.

For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. If you have any doubt about fighting a small fire

Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.

Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.

Safety video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm6UMPP2z8I