Key messages
- Skip the nonstick ick! Learn how to avoid harmful chemicals in your cookware.
- Some simple tips can help keep you safe when it comes to your utilities.
Updates
Did you know some harmful chemicals may be in your cookware?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of harmful chemicals. Did you know they can be in your cookware, and can be harmful to your health?
We’ll unveil a campaign soon that will help educate people about PFAS and even offer people a chance to trade their old cookware in for new safe pots and pans!
- PFAS are used to make waterproof, non-stick, and stain-resistant materials.
- They do not break down naturally over time and can build up in the environment and body.
- PFAS are common in nonstick cookware coating. PFAS may release into food if you scratch the surface or use high temperatures.
- You may be at risk from PFAS if your cookware:
- Has a nonstick surface.
- Is scratched, peeling, or flaking.
Skip the nonstick ick. Learn how to keep PFAS out of your food at tpchd.org/safecookware.
Stay safe when it comes to your utilities
Have you been following the Prepare in a Year series we’ve been sharing on social media? This month, we’ve got tips on utility safety! Tips like:
- Ask your gas company to train you on proper use of your meter.
- Don’t shut off the gas if it isn’t leaking.
- Locate your circuit box.
- Teach your family how to shut off the electricity if they need to.
- Have your propane tank installed by a professional.
- Don’t use portable propane-powered devices in unventilated spaces.
- Never use or store a propane tank indoors.
Always be prepared in case of emergency. Follow our social media for more tips or find out more on our website.
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