Friday, January 31, 2014

How To Not Ruin Your Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday



By Kassidy Ketron

Intern


What better way to spend Super Bowl Sunday than cooking out on the grill with family and friends, right? But, do you know how to prevent a fire? Would you know what to do if one started? (Hint: fanning it or throwing more lighter fluid on it is the wrong answer.)

To prevent a fire:
  • Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen, even for a short period of time, turn off the stove.
  • Stay in the home while simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food. Check it regularly and use a timer to remind you that food is cooking.
  • Keep anything that can catch fire—like pot holders, towels, plastic and clothing— away from the stove.
  • Keep pets off cooking surfaces and countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto the burner.

If you need to put out a fire:
  • Ensure that all household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home.
  • Make sure everyone knows where to meet outside in case of fire.
  • Practice escaping from your home at least twice a year and at different times of the day. Practice waking up to smoke alarms, low crawling and meeting outside. Make sure everyone knows how to call 9-1-1.
  • Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire.
  • Click here for more information about fire prevention and what to do in case of one.

Inevitably, someone is going to be chewing on their food, get excited/upset about a play and choke on their food. Although your first reaction may be to point and laugh — don’t. Choking is a serious matter and it’s time for you to save your buddy’s life.

According to the First Aid App by American Red Cross, here’s what you should do:
  • Hit them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades five times to dislodge the object.
  • Then, give five quick abdominal thrusts. Stand behind the choking victim, join your hands around their tummy and form a fist. Pull your hands sharply inward and upward. Don’t attempt this technique on a child under a year old.
  • Always call 911 or get someone else to do it when someone is choking.

Regardless of the team’s jersey they are wearing, is one of your guests looking a little rough? Are you not feeling like a winner yourself? One or both of you could have the flu.

  • Before the guests huddle up at the party, hosts should make sure there is plenty of soap and disposal hand towels or paper towels in the bathroom.
  • Pro players don’t share water bottles, so don’t let anyone else drink out of your glass, cup, can or bottle. Write names on the cups or mark them in some way to keep them separate and defend against mix ups.
  • If your team scores a touchdown or makes a big play, avoid the kisses or high fives with friends. Try an elbow bump or your own individual touchdown dance.

Prepare yourself as much as possible for the unexpected by downloading the First Aid App by American Red Cross or visit our website to learn more about making sure your Super Bowl Sunday is fun and safe. 

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