Summertime is grilling season - Texas Roadhouse is in with some cooking tips!
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If you're looking to be on the lake for Memorial Day weekend, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park is sure to have something for the whole family.
Cookouts and bonfires are summer pastimes, and health experts are urging people to enjoy them responsibly. In addition to the risk of burns from grills and other cooking equipment, the metal wires from grill brushes can be dangerous. Those wires can become embedded in food on the cooktop and send people to the ER with tooth and mouth injuries or even bristles stuck in their throat. Emergency physicians say to take extra care when buying and using a grill brush.
Pictured: Gas grill by the swimming pool ready to bbq.
May 21, 2024, Press Release from the National Fire Protection Association: May 21, 2024 – Outdoor grilling and cookouts are staples of the warmer months ahead. As many people look to Memorial Day weekend as a cue to dust off their grills, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) offers tips for grilling safely this holiday weekend and beyond.
When using a gas grill make sure that the cylinder is properly fitted and not leaking. If you smell gas close the valve immediately. Also, keep your grill clean as any grease that builds up in the drip pans can catch on fire. If charcoal is your choice, just make sure the coals are completely out before disposing of them. While these tips seem obvious, there is one thing that both gas and charcoal grilling can cause even if used in a semi-open area.
The Lima Fire Department also wanting residents to have a safe and happy Memorial Day. They want everyone to understand they shouldn't use their grills under an enclosed area such as a porch or garage. As heat rises it could cause damage to your home with melted siding or worse - it could catch your house on fire.
Before you fire up your grills for this holiday weekend, you should make sure you are taking proper precautions.