Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas get-togethers, and enjoying precious moments with family are some of the activities we look forward to during the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season has some unique safety risks. Fortunately, adhering to some easy tips and using an advanced security system at your Amarillo property can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Prevent break-ins at your Amarillo home with advanced video cameras and automation
Venturing out to see relatives is a cherished part of the holidays, but leaving your Amarillo house unoccupied increases the risk of burglaries. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your home regardless of your location with innovative surveillance. You may access real-time streams from your video cameras via the home security app on your mobile device.
Leading surveillance systems take an active role in defending your home. If an individual creeps within range, cameras will emit a sound or shine a light to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can prevent invasions when you’re traveling:
- Schedule lights to turn on at different intervals to make your home appear active
- Make sure your home security signage is noticeable
- Check to confirm doors are locked and your alarm is on through the home security app
- Don’t broadcast on social networks that you’re traveling
Safeguard against holiday porch pirates in Amarillo
For numerous families, the holidays include a constant flow of packages to the front door. Don’t tempt thieves by leaving them outside. Rather, get an automatic alert to your smartphone whenever a package appears so you know to retrieve it.
If possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can disarm your system and open your door from your phone. If somebody is at your door, you can communicate with them through your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function.
Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Amarillo home
Christmas trees, candles, family meals, and string lights are a part of the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to avoid them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holidays, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Always observe manufacturer guidelines when operating fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Remember that trees get more flammable as they dry.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may cause fires.
- Lit candles are beautiful but also dangerous around trees and decorations. Position them carefully and always blow out flames when stepping out of a room.
Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors connect to your property’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring professionals will be notified when an alarm sounds, whether you’re there or not.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Amarillo
Discover all the tools you need to stay safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Amarillo smart security systems include advanced features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (806) 615-4222 and give your family the gift of improved protection this holiday.