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| LIFE IN SOLERA | NOVEMBER 2023 | 9 Solera CERT Cadre For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. So, keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there's a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire. To Prevent a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchen • Keep an eye on your cooking and stay in the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of cooking fires. • Wear short or close-fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire. • Watch children closely. When old enough, teach children to cook safely. • Clean cooking surfaces to prevent food and grease build-up. • Keep curtains, towels, and potholders away from hot surfaces and store solvents and flammable cleaners away from heat sources. Never keep gasoline in the house. • Turn pan handles inward to prevent food spills. To Put Out a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchen • Slide a pan lid over flames to smother a grease or oil fire, then turn off the heat and leave the lid in place until the pan cools. Never carry the pan outside. • Extinguish other food fires with baking soda. Never use water or flour on cooking fires. • Keep the oven door shut and turn off the heat to smother an oven or broiler fire. • Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Make sure you have the right type and training. • Keep a working smoke detector in your home and test it monthly. • If you lose control of the fire, call the fire department immediately by dialing 911. The Solera CERT Cadre holds regular training sessions on disaster preparedness topics on the fourth Friday of each month. The CERT training sessions take place in the Arts & Crafts Room of the Oakmont Clubhouse. Sessions run from 9 to 11 am. This Nov. 24, we will focus on light search and rescue skills. All residents and property staff members are welcome to attend the training session. Written by Ray C. Gayton-Jacob, coordinator for the City of Beaumont/County of Riverside CERT program at Solera. https:// www.solera-cert.info HOLIDAY COOKING SAFETY For Seniors By Seniors: Take responsibility to protect your life! Prepare NOW for a sudden emergency