Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and sharing special moments with family members are a few of the activities we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season has more safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some easy guidelines and using a modern security system at your San Diego residence can improve safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Avoid break-ins at your San Diego home with the latest video cameras and automation
Venturing out to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your San Diego property unoccupied ehances the threat of intrusions. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems permit you to keep tabs on your property regardless of your whereabouts with the latest surveillance. You can access live footage from your cameras via the home security app on your smartphone.
Leading surveillance devices can actively defend your home from prowlers. If an individual creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible cues to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter invasions when you’re traveling:
- Schedule lights to come on at different intervals to make your home appear inhabited
- Confirm that your home security signage is visible
- Go to your home security app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
- Don’t share on social media that you’re going out of town
Defend against seasonal porch pirates in San Diego
For countless families, the holidays mean a steady stream of packages to your door. Avoid attracting prowlers by leaving them on your stoop. Instead, get an immediate notification to your phone whenever a delivery shows up so you can retrieve it.
When you can, plan deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. When that’s not possible, see if a neighbor can collect them. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your smartphone. If somebody is at your door, you can speak to them with your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function.
Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your San Diego home
Christmas trees, candles, family meals, and decorative lights are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips on how to prevent them:
- Kitchen fires rise during the holidays, notably at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on a crowded stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Remember to follow manufacturer directions when using fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry.
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Insecure connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
- Burning candles are beautiful but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Use them wisely and always blow out flames when exiting a room.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms integrate with your property’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will be notified when an alarm trips, whether you’re home or not.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in San Diego
Find all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our San Diego smart homes include advanced features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (619) 492-4324 and give your loved ones the gift of improved protection this season.