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Fire Safety: Kitchen and Cooking Safety

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 22, 2026

With wildfires making headlines across the country, it's a good time to revisit an important topic: kitchen and cooking safety. While wildfires are a significant concern, the kitchen remains one of the most common places for fires to start in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 10 Kitchen Fire Safety Tips, Call 911 In The Event Of An Emergency, Dangers Of The Risk Of Fire, Fire Preparedness, Fire Preparedness Plan; Wildfires; Stove Safety; Supervise Children; Supervise Young Children When Cooking; Film And Photograph Contents Of Home, Fire Safety, Kitchen And Cooking Safety, Kitchen Safety, Prevent Kitchen Fires, What Can I Do For Fire Safety?

Heat, Hydration, and Dehydration: Fire Safety and Preparedness

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
August 1, 2022

This is the 5th blog in this series. So far, we have covered knowing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, sources of water, tips to drink more water, and ideas to beat the heat and stay safe. Next, I am going to cover some tips ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: And Dehydration Series, Be Careful With Fireworks, Broward County, Clean Debris From Your Property, Dangers Of The Risk Of Fire, Fire Can Break Out Quickly, Fire Preparedness, Fire Protection, Fire Safety, Follow Burning Regulations, Have A Plan, Heat, Heat Hydration And Dehydration, Heat Hydration Dehydration Series, How To Use A Fire Extinguisher, Hydration, Know Evacuation Routes, Know Where Evacuation Shelters Are Located, PASS, Stay Safe, Steps To Prepare, UF/IFAS Extension Blog Series On Heat, UF/IFAS Solutions, What Can I Do For Fire Safety?, Wildfires

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