Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and sharing special moments with family members are several of the things we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings some unique safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some simple recommendations and using an advanced security system at your Sacramento residence can boost safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Avoid burglaries at your Sacramento home with advanced video cameras and automation
Traveling to visit relatives is a cherished part of the holidays, but leaving your Sacramento house vacant raises the risk of burglaries. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems allow you to keep tabs on your property no matter your location with advanced surveillance. You can view real-time footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.
Leading surveillance tools take an active role in protecting your home. If someone creeps too close, cameras will generate a sound or shine a light to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter intrustions when you’re traveling:
- Schedule lights to come on at various moments to make your home seem inhabited
- Ensure your home security signage is in clear view
- Make sure doors are locked and your alarm is on through the smartphone app
- Don’t announce on social media that you’re going out of town
Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Sacramento
For numerous families, the holidays mean a steady stream of packages to the front door. Don’t entice thieves by leaving them on your porch. Instead, obtain an instant notification to your phone whenever something arrives so you are reminded to retrieve it.
Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can unlock your door and deactivate your alarm from your phone. If someone is on your porch, you can communicate with them via your doorbell camera’s 2-way talk function.
Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Sacramento home
Christmas trees, candles, ornamental lights, and homemade meals are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to avoid them:
- Kitchen fires increase during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to avoid burns. Remember to follow manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry.
- Don’t overload electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and faulty outlets are known to spark and may lead to fires.
- Glowing candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and decorations. Position them carefully and always extinguish flames when stepping out of a space.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like CO detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring specialists will be notified when an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or away.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Sacramento
Find everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Sacramento smart homes offer modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (916) 914-8674 and give your loved ones the gift of better protection this season.