Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas get-togethers, and sharing special moments with family are several of the traditions we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also includes more safety risks. Thankfully, abiding by some simple tips and using a modern security system at your Worcester residence can boost safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Deter break-ins at your Worcester home with modern video cameras and automation
Venturing out to spend time with relatives is a cherished element of the holidays, but leaving your Worcester property empty raises the risk of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you watch over your house no matter where you are with advanced surveillance. You may check real-time footage from your cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.
Leading surveillance tools take an active role in safeguarding your home. If a person comes too close, cameras will use visible and audible deterrences to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re away:
- Set lights to activate at different moments to make your home look inhabited
- Make sure your home security yard sign is in clear view
- Check your cell phone app to ensure doors are secured and your alarm is set
- Don’t broadcast on social media that you’re going out of town
Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Worcester
For many families, the holidays mean a steady flow of packages to the front door. Avoid tempting prowlers by letting them sit on your porch. Rather, receive an automatic notification to your mobile device whenever a delivery shows up so you are reminded to retrieve it.
Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, have a neighbor bring them in. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your phone. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can communicate with them with your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function.
Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Worcester home
String lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are a few tips for how to prevent them:
- Kitchen fires rise during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on an active stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to avoid burns. Remember to follow manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees become more fire-prone as they dehydrate.
- Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
- Glowing candles are enchanting but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Use them thoughtfully and always extinguish flames when leaving a space.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will know any time an alarm goes off, whether you’re on site or away.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Worcester
Get all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Worcester home security systems include modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Reach us at (508) 392-5472 and give your household the gift of better protection this holiday.