Every Holiday has its risks! That's why we bring you another edition of "Insuring Happy Holidays" from your Problem Solvers at GIllman Insurance Group! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

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2.  DID YOU KNOW?
MORE Cooking FIRES occur on
THANKSGIVING DAY
than any other day of the
year!
-According to State Farm claims data from 2005-2009
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3.  Grease and cooking-related claims more
than double on Thanksgiving Day
compared to an average day in
November.
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4.  Turkey frying is increasing in
popularity!
Have you tried fried turkey? If so, you’ll
know why!
 Today, U.S. fire departments are
responding to more than 1,000 fires
each year involving a deep fryer!
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5.  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
reports that every year, deep fryer fires cause an
average of:
 5 deaths
 60 injuries
 More than $15 million in property damage
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6.  TURKEY FRYING PROBLEM?
"One of the worst things that can happen with
turkey frying is getting splattered with hot oil,"
says Eddie Bain, Investigation and Prevention
Program Director at the Illinois Fire Service
Institute (IFSI). "It will cause burns that are
worse than fire because frying oil sticks to
you.”
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7.  TURKEY FRYING SAFETY TIPS:
 Don’t place too much oil in the fryer pot – Be sure to
follow your owner’s manual in order to use the proper
amount of oil. If the cooking pot is overfilled, you are
more likely to spill oil outside of the fryer. This oil can hit
the burner and cause a fire
 Do not drop a frozen or partially thawed turkey into oil
- To better safeguard your cooking pot from
overflowing, make sure your turkey is thawed and be
sure to slowly lower it into the cooking dish. Oil spillover
or splashing can evolve into a fire.
 Make sure your Fryer is not too close to other
structures – Over 33% of fires involving a fryer occur in a
garage or on a patio. Make sure you’re far away from
flammable and maintain a safe distance from buildings.
Also, make sure you’re not frying on top of a wooden
structure, such as a back deck or wooden porch.
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8.  TURKEY FRYING SAFETY TIPS, continued:
 Remember that Oil and water don't mix- Do
NOT use ice or water to cool down or
extinguish an oil fire. Keep an extinguisher
(approved for cooking/grease fires) nearby
and be sure to call 911 immediately for
help..
 Unattended cooking - Frying involves
cooking with a combustible
medium, otherwise known as your cooking
oil or grease. Many frying units fail to have
temperature controls and therefore, if you
leave them unattended, the oil will
continue to heat until the point of
combustion.
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9.  Every Holiday has its risk, so GILLMAN
INSURANCE GROUP hopes to “INSURE”
you have HAPPY HOLIDAYS by
minimizing these potential hazards!
Wishing you a safe and blessed
Thanksgiving!
-Gillman Insurance
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11. HOLIDAY RECIPE!
Total Time: 41 minutes Yield: 6-8 Servings Level: Easy
Deep-Fried Turkey  INGREDIENTS:
★★★★★  1 (10-pound) turkey
 2 tablespoons House seasoning, recipe follows
 2 tablespoons of your favorite dry rub
 3 to 5 gallons peanut oil
 Cooks Note: To measure the amount of oil needed to fry the turkey, place turkey in
fryer, add water to top of turkey, remove the turkey and the water line will indicate how
much oil will be needed to fry your turkey. Having too much oil can cause a fire. The pot
should not be more than 3/4 full or the oil could overflow when the turkey is added.
 DIRECTIONS:
 Wash bird inside and out, and allow to drain. Rub turkey all over with House Seasoning.
Coat turkey with dry rub. Allow the bird to sit until it reaches room temperature.
 Heat peanut oil in a turkey fryer or a very, very large stockpot to 350 degrees F. Lower
turkey into hot oil, very carefully, making sure it is fully submerged.
 Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound plus 5 minutes per bird.
 Remove turkey from oil and drain on paper towels.
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show:  Serve with favorite Thanksgiving sides and salads.
Paula's Home Cooking Episode:
Southern Thanksgiving
 House Seasoning:1 cup salt1/4 cup black pepper1/4 cup garlic powder. Mix ingredients
together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
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Source:
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving
than any other day of the year. According to State Farm claims data from 2005-
2009, grease and cooking-related claims more than double on Thanksgiving Day
compared to an average day in November.
We protect families and local businesses with the BEST insurance coverage for LESS! www.gillmanins.com