As the Holidays fast approach, there are measures that can be implemented for assurances of having a safe and wonderful holiday season. Some things to think about:

• As our winter weather begins, you will definitely need your windshield wipers. Have you replaced them yet? Old windshield wipers impact the driver and those vehicles around them.
• What about those wonderful family feasts you will be preparing? Whether testing out a new dish or whipping up a family classic, there’s one recipe that should also be included on the menu this holiday season: SAFETY. Follow this “Recipe for Kitchen Safety” and help this year’s festivities create memories instead of danger:
  • Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. For the best protection, smoke alarms should be interconnected so that they all sound if one sounds. Test the batteries in each smoke alarm every month, replace them once a year, and replace the unit every ten years.
  • You should clean the exhaust hood and duct over the stove regularly. Also, vacuum the refrigerator coils every three months to prevent potentially dangerous dirt build-up.
  • It’s easy to forget about something that’s cooking, especially when you’re entertaining guests. Use a kitchen timer to make sure your dish doesn’t become a fire hazard.
  • Do you have a small consumer fire extinguisher or fire blanket in the kitchen/ cooking area?
  • ENJOY! Being proactive about safety will give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy your time with loved ones.

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The final opportunities for 2025: 

• Session 2 - November 18,19,20
• Session 3 - December 16,17,18

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