1 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:05,530 Mhm . Hey Marines . Lance corporal 2 00:00:05,530 --> 00:00:07,586 Haley music here . Thanksgiving is a 3 00:00:07,586 --> 00:00:09,863 time to gather with family and friends , 4 00:00:09,863 --> 00:00:11,752 but also a time to do it safely . 5 00:00:11,752 --> 00:00:13,863 According to the American Red Cross . 6 00:00:13,863 --> 00:00:15,974 House fires claimed seven lives every 7 00:00:15,974 --> 00:00:18,141 day in the United States . And cooking 8 00:00:18,141 --> 00:00:20,197 is the number one cause as you enjoy 9 00:00:20,197 --> 00:00:22,308 this holiday never leave cooking food 10 00:00:22,308 --> 00:00:24,419 unattended and make sure to test your 11 00:00:24,419 --> 00:00:26,530 smoke alarms something that should be 12 00:00:26,530 --> 00:00:28,474 done monthly . Also recognize that 13 00:00:28,474 --> 00:00:30,586 COVID-19 is still a serious problem . 14 00:00:30,586 --> 00:00:32,641 According to the Centers for Disease 15 00:00:32,641 --> 00:00:34,863 Control and Prevention . The U . S . Is 16 00:00:34,863 --> 00:00:37,030 currently at a high level of community 17 00:00:37,030 --> 00:00:39,197 transmission . Here are some steps you 18 00:00:39,197 --> 00:00:38,970 can take to protect yourself and others 19 00:00:38,970 --> 00:00:41,450 during this holiday , wash your hands 20 00:00:41,450 --> 00:00:44,920 frequently If you're sick or have 21 00:00:44,920 --> 00:00:47,800 COVID-19 symptoms do not host or attend 22 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:50,120 holiday gatherings and avoid crowded or 23 00:00:50,120 --> 00:00:53,930 poorly ventilated spaces . Do your part 24 00:00:53,940 --> 00:00:56,107 to have a safe and healthy holiday and 25 00:00:56,107 --> 00:00:56,760 that's your marine minute .