Ready PA Monthly - December 2023

Winter is Coming, Is Your Vehicle Prepared?

Arrive Home Safe for the Holiday Season!

Article contributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

As we approach the holiday season, many people are hitting the road to see family and friends. There are a lot of ways you can reduce the chances of becoming a crash statistic and ensure the holidays are filled with (mostly) warm memories.

Take a look at the suggestions below, and be sure to check out the Ready PA 10 Musts for Winter-Driving Tip Sheet.

Buckle up. Wearing your seatbelt improves your chances of surviving a crash by up to 60 percent. Seatbelts should be worn any time you get behind the wheel – even if it’s for a short trip. Did you know that three out of four crashes occur within 25 miles of home? Likewise, make sure each and every passenger in your vehicle is properly restrained, including children in the appropriate safety seat.

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Prep the Halls for Winter Weather

Winter is creeping up on us. It’s time to “Prep the Halls.” Go ahead and sing along with us.

Prepare your home for winter hazards, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season for full fuel tanks, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Check we now our smoke detectors, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Scroll for more tips on Ready PA, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Keep the blazing Yule with a clean chimney, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Start the generator and keep it outdoors, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in preparedness measures, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

While I winterize my car, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Cover pipes with insulation, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sealing windows prevents cold drafts, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Charge electronics, and stock up on batteries, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Heed these tips for wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Holiday Cooking Fire Safety tips. Links to PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner Fire Safety page.

Holiday Fire Safety

Each year, our family and friends join us around our tables to enjoy home-cooked meals during the holidays. Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.

What you should know about home cooking safety:

Be alert! When cooking at home, do not let children home from school or teleworking tasks distract you from monitoring your cooking.
Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food.
If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while the food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, or curtains — away from your stovetop.
If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop.

If you have a cooking fire:

Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave.
If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out.
Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turning off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

Following these helpful tips can be a great start so your family can #BeFireSafe during the holidays. More information is available on the Office of the State Fire Commissioner's website and Facebook page.

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