Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays
Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and sharing precious moments with family are several of the traditions we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes an increased number of safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some basic guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Orlando property can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Prevent burglaries at your Orlando home with advanced video cameras and automation
Traveling to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Orlando home vacant ehances the threat of break-ins. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your house no matter your whereabouts with advanced surveillance. You are able to access live streams from your cameras through the home security app on your smartphone.
Leading surveillance systems can even actively safeguard your home from trespassers. If an individual gets too close, cameras will use visible and audible cues to frighten them away. Here are a few more ways you can prevent break-ins when you’re traveling:
- Set lights to come on at various intervals to make your house appear active
- Ensure your home security yard sign is visible
- Check to verify doors are locked and your system is armed through the mobile app
- Avoid broadcasting on social media that you’re going out of town
Protect against holiday porch pirates in Orlando
For many families, the holidays include a steady flow of packages to your door. Avoid attracting thieves by letting them sit on your porch. Rather, get an instant update to your mobile device whenever a delivery appears so you know to grab it.
If possible, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to bring them in. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your smartphone. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can speak to them with your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function.
Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your Orlando home
Christmas trees, candles, decorative lights, and home-cooked meals are popular during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are a few tips on how to prevent them:
- Cooking fires increase during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Remember to observe manufacturer directions when operating fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees watered and a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees become more fire-prone as they dry out.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may result in fires.
- Burning candles are lovely but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Use them carefully and always put out flames when exiting an area.
Monitored fire alarms are a great way to enhance your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors link to your property’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring specialists will be alerted when an alarm sounds, whether you’re on site or not.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Orlando
Find all the equipment you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Orlando smart homes include modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (407) 972-1223 and give your household the gift of better security this season.