Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and enjoying special moments with family are several of the things we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also brings an increased number of safety risks. Thankfully, following some simple recommendations and using a modern security system at your Tempe home can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Deter burglaries at your Tempe home with advanced video cameras and automation
Going to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Tempe property unoccupied ehances the threat of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your house no matter where you are with advanced surveillance. You are able to view live feeds from your cameras through the home security app on your mobile device.
The best surveillance tools take an active approach to protecting your home. If a person creeps too close, cameras will produce a sound or shine a light to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can avoid intrustions when you’re out:
- Program lights to turn on at various moments to make your house appear inhabited
- Confirm that your home security signage is noticeable
- Check to confirm doors are locked and your alarm is on through the smartphone app
- Don’t broadcast on social networks that you’re leaving town
Safeguard against seasonal porch pirates in Tempe
For countless families, the holidays mean a steady flow of packages to the front door. Don’t attract opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit outside. Alternatively, receive an instant notification to your phone whenever a package appears so you are reminded to collect it.
If possible, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. When that’s not possible, have a neighbor collect them. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your smartphone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can speak to them via your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function.
Follow proper fire safety during the holidays in your Tempe home
Christmas trees, candles, homemade meals, and string lights are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips on how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of a crowded stovetop. Keep children at a distance to prevent burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer instructions when operating fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees hydrated and away from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees get more fire-prone as they dry.
- Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Improper connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
- Glowing candles are lovely but also risky around decorations and trees. Position them carefully and always extinguish flames when stepping out of an area.
Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like CO detectors and fire alarms connect to your property’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring professionals will know when an alarm trips, whether you’re there or away.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Tempe
Get everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Tempe smart security systems include advanced features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Reach us at (480) 360-6677 and give your household the gift of improved protection this holiday season.