SAFE COOKING TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING

OSAGE NATION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT

1071 Grandview Lane

PAWHUSKA, OK. 74056

918-636-4578 / 918-287-5225

1. STAND BY YOUR PAN. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking -- frying, broiling, or boiling -- at high temperatures.

2. Make your cooking area safe: Move things that can burn away from the stove and turn pot handles toward the back so they can't be bumped.

3. Watch what you're cooking. Use a timer when roasting a turkey or baking.

4. BE PREPARED: Keep a large pan lid or baking sheet handy in case you need to smother a pan fire.

5. Stay awake and alert while you're cooking. If you see smoke or the grease starts to boil in your pan, turn the burner off.

6. Prevent burns. Wear short sleeves when you cook or roll up your sleeves. Don't lean over the burner. Use potholders and oven mitts to handle hot cookware

IN THE UNITED STATES, ON THANKSGIVING DAY THERE ARE TWICE AS MANY KITCHEN FIRES AND COOKING RELATED INJURIES COMPARED TO ANY OTHER DAY OF THE YEAR. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING.