As the holidays approach this year the chance of home fires increase dramatically. We would like to remind you to be safe this holiday season.

Below are some safety tips for you this Thanksgiving.

Safety tips:

•Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.

•Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.

•Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.

•Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.

•Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.

•Keep knives out of the reach of children.

•Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.

•Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.

•Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.

•Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

•Always use your turkey fryers outside. Keep a safe distance from anything flammable.

•If you have a fire, please get out and call 911!

The members and officers of the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS would like to wish everyone a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!