Deep Frying Turkey Safety

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

The holidays are always a special time to be with our family. We want to eat well and relax and enjoy the time. Every family has a tradition on who and how to cook their turkey. Everybody knows that it’s risky to fry their turkey, but to some its totally worth it. Just keep in mind that Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for house fires. Accidents happen, which is why it’s important to practice fire safety.

We put together some fire safety tips for deep frying your turkey with the help from FEMA below:

• Keep outdoor fryers off of decks and a safe distance from your home and surrounding trees.
• Make sure the turkey is completely thawed or it will cause hot water to splatter
• Wear goggles to shield your eyes and mitts to cover your hands
• Make sure your turkey fryer is on a level surface so it won’t tip over and spill hot oil

Most importantly, please cook with caution and be prepared. The holidays shouldn’t be spent scrambling to get out of your home safely. Always remember that SERVPRO of Victor/Canandaigua is always here to help! You can reach us at (585) 393-0310.