Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays
Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving feasts, and sharing quality time with loved ones are a few of the traditions we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Thankfully, following some basic recommendations and using a well-equipped security system at your Tallahassee residence can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Avoid break-ins at your Tallahassee home with the latest video cameras and automation
Going to see relatives is an important element of the holidays, but leaving your Tallahassee property vacant increases the danger of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your house regardless of where you are with the latest surveillance. You are able to check live streams from your video cameras through the smart home app on your mobile device.
Leading surveillance systems can actively protect your home from prowlers. If someone comes too close, cameras will beam a light or generate a sound to frighten them away. Here are a few more ways you can deter invasions when you’re away:
- Schedule lights to come on at different moments to make your home seem occupied
- Ensure your home security signage is visible
- Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are secured and your system armed
- Don’t share on social networks that you’re leaving town
Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Tallahassee
For countless families, the holidays include a steady flow of packages to your door. Don’t attract thieves by leaving them on your porch. Rather, receive an automatic notification to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you can retrieve it.
Whenever possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can unlock your door and temporarily disarm your system from your smartphone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can communicate with them through your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function.
Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Tallahassee home
Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are a few tips on how to avoid them:
- Cooking fires escalate during the holidays, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of an active stovetop. Keep children clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Remember to follow manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees become more flammable as they dry out.
- Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also hazardous around trees and decorations. Use them wisely and always put out flames when stepping out of a space.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms integrate with your property’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be alerted when an alarm goes off, whether you’re there or away.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Tallahassee
Discover everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Tallahassee home security systems give you innovative features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Give us a call at (850) 790-4997 and give your loved ones the gift of better protection this season.