Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and spending special moments with family members are several of the things we cherish around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also brings an increased number of safety risks. Thankfully, following some basic guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Chandler residence can improve safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Deter intrusions at your Chandler home with modern video cameras and automation
Traveling to spend time with relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Chandler home unoccupied ehances the threat of intrusions. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems let you monitor your property no matter your whereabouts with the latest surveillance. You can access real-time streams from your video cameras with the home security app on your smartphone.
Leading surveillance devices take an active role in safeguarding your home. If an individual gets within range, cameras will produce a sound or shine a light to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re away:
- Program lights to come on at different moments to make your house appear active
- Make sure your home security signage is noticeable
- Make sure doors are secured and your system is armed through the smartphone app
- Avoid broadcasting on social platforms that you’re traveling
Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Chandler
For countless families, the holidays bring a consistent stream of packages to your door. Don’t entice thieves by leaving them on your stoop. Instead, get an immediate notification to your mobile device whenever something appears so you know to retrieve it.
If possible, schedule deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, have a neighbor take them in. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your smartphone. If someone is on your porch, you can communicate with them via your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function.
Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your Chandler home
Christmas trees, candles, decorative lights, and home-cooked meals are a part of the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips on how to avoid them:
- Cooking fires escalate during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on an active stovetop. Keep kids away to prevent burns. Always follow manufacturer guidelines when operating fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees grow more fire-prone as they dehydrate.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are known to spark and may cause fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Position them carefully and always extinguish flames when leaving a room.
Monitored fire alarms are a great way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors integrate with your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring professionals will know when an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or away.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Chandler
Discover all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Chandler smart security systems give you innovative features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (480) 739-3177 and give your family the gift of improved protection this season.