Home Safety Month

Reducing Household Risks Room by Room

Kitchen

• Monitor cooking very closely; keep combustible materials such as dish towels, paper plates and paper towels at least three feet from stove-top burners.
• When cooking use oven mitts, roll up sleeves and avoid loose-fitting clothing.
• Never store poisons with or near food items.
• Don’t use a fire extinguisher on open pan fires because its force can spread the burning grease.

Lightning Safety for You and Your Family

Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning. On average, between 55 and 60 people are killed; hundreds of others suffer permanent neurological disabilities. Most of these tragedies can be avoided with a few simple precautions. When thunderstorms threaten, get to a safe place. Lightning safety is an inconvenience that can save your life.

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