4 Tips to Gobble Up for a Safe Thanksgiving

Stay Safe While Cooking

The kitchen is the heart of your Thanksgiving, but it’s also a common place for accidents. Cooking fires in homes occur more often on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.

Keep safety front and center and follow these guidelines when cooking:

• Never leave your pan unattended.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
• Keep flammable items away from the stove.
• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so no one can bump them or pull them over.
• Keep a pan lid or baking sheet nearby so you can cover the pan if it catches on fire.
• For additional tips, visit the U.S. Fire Administration’s Cooking Fire Safety webpage.

There are many sources of potential accidental burns in the home, and they’re not just caused by a fire. Visit Ready.gov for tips on preventing and treating minor burns.

Home Heating Safety

While we are in the midst of changing seasons and fluctuating temperatures, it’s important to make sure your home heating system is in good working order. Make sure your home heating system is inspected by a professional to ensure it is in proper working order.

If you’re using wood stoves, fireplaces or space heaters, keep them at a safe distance from flammable materials and never leave them unattended. Maintain your heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected prior to use each year.

Travel Safety

If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving, ensure you are well-prepared for what travels lay ahead. Make sure your car is in good working order for a road trip, pack an emergency preparedness kit and check the weather before departing. If you are traveling alone, be sure to share your travel plans with someone and take plenty of breaks throughout your journey to ensure you’re fully rested and alert.

For current road conditions from NCDOT, visit drivenc.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter or Facebook. 

Holiday Online Shopping Safety

While Thanksgiving is a time to be with friends and family, it also heralds the holiday shopping season. While shopping for Black Friday deals, only visit reputable websites and don’t click suspicious links or emails, including unverified merchants on social media.

It’s also important to protect yourself by using strong, unique passwords for each account you’re using while shopping online. Finally, keep your devices secured by using the latest software available.

For additional holiday online shopping tips, visit Shopping Safely Online | CISA.

Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and ensuring safety is a crucial part of the celebration. By following these tips, you can have a wonderful Thanksgiving while keeping those you care about safe and secure. 

KDH Holiday Happenings

Planned Temporary Road Closures

  East Atlantic Street

Monday, December 2, 2024

 The Town of Kill Devil Hills will have a temporary road closure of E. Atlantic St. at the east side of the intersection with Wrightsville Blvd beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, for utility and roadway improvements by Hatchell Concrete Inc.

E. Atlantic St. will remain open for local access to homes and businesses throughout the closure. Access to properties will be available west of the closure from US 158 and east of the closure from S. Memorial Blvd and S. Virginia Dare Trail.

The temporary road closure is scheduled to end by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Wrightsville Blvd

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

There will also be a temporary road closure of Wrightsville Blvd. at the north side of the intersection with E. Atlantic St. beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, for utility and roadway improvements by Hatchell Concrete Inc.

Wrightsville Boulevard will remain open for local access to homes and businesses. Access to properties will be available north of the closure from E. Martin St. and areas south of the closure will remain open to normal traffic from E. Atlantic St. to Carolyn Dr.

The temporary road closure is scheduled to end by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Should you have any questions, please contact the 

Public Services Department, at 252-480-4080, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.