5 Thanksgiving Safety Tips For Tenants

October 31, 2023

5 Thanksgiving Safety Tips For Tenants

November is here, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner! For many, Thanksgiving brings a time for family and friends to come together for food and great company. However, as Thanksgiving approaches, many Landlords worry about safety issues. According to The National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home fires and 50 percent of house fires start in the kitchen.

How do you ensure that your tenants enjoy the holiday while also keeping themselves and the property safe? Here are 5 Thanksgiving Safety Tips for your residents.

Never Leave the Kitchen Unattended

Thanksgiving is busy with multitasking and entertaining. If you need to leave the kitchen, turn off the burners, even if you have a lid on the pan. Unattended cooking causes half of all reported home fires!

Keep the Cooking Area Clear

Keep flammable objects away from the stovetop such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food wrappers, and towels.

Avoid Overloading Electronics

Prepping for Thanksgiving dinner typically involves using multiple appliances such as mixers, slow cookers, and air fryers. Running too many appliances simultaneously can overload the outlets and cause breakers to trip, or worse, cause an electric fire. Landlords should ensure kitchen outlets are protected with a GFCI and tenants avoid using extension cords and running too many appliances at once.

Deep Fry Outside

Everyone loves a deep-fried turkey. Everyone has also heard the horror story of a fire caused by deep frying! Bring your fryer outside away from the structure of the home, exterior landscaping, and vehicles. Even when you are outdoors, keep a fire extinguisher handy!

Properly Dispose of Grease

Grease may seem like a harmless liquid to pour down your drains, but as grease cools it thickens and can cause blockages in your drains. The proper way to dispose of grease is to allow it to cool, place it in a closed leak free container, and place it in the trash.

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