PLAN NOW FOR A SAFE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230516/plan-now-safe-thanksgiving-holiday]


Release Date: 
November 22, 2021 

CHICAGO – With Thanksgiving fast approaching, make safety a priority
while enjoying celebrations with family and friends.

“Take precautions when cooking and heating your home to reduce the
risk of a house fire during the holidays,” said Moises Dugan, acting
regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “We also must remember
COVID-19 is still a risk and stay vigilant against its spread. Take
the time to check the CDC’s website for the latest guidance on safer
ways to celebrate this season while protecting the ones you love.”

Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as healthy
and safe as possible:

 	* BE A PREPARED TRAVELER. If you are considering traveling for a
holiday or event, visit the CDC’s Travel page
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to help you decide what is best for you and your family. The CDC still
recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated. Always wear
a mask in public settings and wash your hands often. If you’re
driving, ensure you have an emergency supply kit
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in your car, and if you’re packing for a flight or train ride,
consider a small kit in case of emergency: flashlight, batteries, & a
spare USB power bank.
 	* PROTECT AGAINST HOME FIRE RISKS. Thanksgiving is the peak day for
home cooking fires. Before you celebrate, take the time to put working
smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on every level of your home and
inside and outside sleeping areas. Remember to change the batteries in
these alarms twice per year or per manufacturer’s guidelines.
 	* PRACTICE SMART COOKING. Cooking is the biggest cause of home fires
and fire injuries. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling,
broiling, or boiling food and turn pot handles toward the back of the
stove so they won’t get bumped. Clean cooking equipment after each
use—crumbs in a toaster or grease on the stove can catch on fire.
Keep a large pan lid or baking sheet handy in case you need to smother
a pan fire.
 	* HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY. Keep anything that can burn at least three
feet away from fireplaces, wood stoves, portable heaters and
radiators. When you leave a room or go to bed, turn heaters off or
unplug them. Portable generators should NEVER be used indoors and
should only be refueled outdoors and in well ventilated areas.

For more readiness tips, visit www.ready.gov
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www.cdc.gov
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www.usfa.fema.gov
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