Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and sharing precious moments with family members are a few of the things we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some simple guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Oceanside residence can boost safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Prevent intrusions at your Oceanside home with modern video cameras and automation
Going to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Oceanside home vacant ehances the danger of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your property regardless of your location with the latest surveillance. You may view live streams from your video cameras with the home security app on your mobile device.
The best surveillance devices can even actively safeguard your home from trespassers. If a person gets within range, cameras will use audible and visible cues to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can deter break-ins when you’re out:
- Schedule lights to activate at various moments to make your home appear active
- Confirm that your home security yard sign is noticeable
- Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
- Don’t share on social networks that you’re going out of town
Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Oceanside
For countless families, the holidays bring a consistent stream of packages to the front door. Don’t entice opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit on your porch. Instead, receive an automatic notification to your phone whenever a package arrives so you can grab it.
Whenever possible, schedule deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Alternatively, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can unlock your door and temporarily deactivate your alarm from your mobile device. If a person is knocking on your door, you can speak to them with your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function.
Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Oceanside home
Ornamental lights, candles, Christmas trees, and family meals are a part of the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are several tips for how to circumvent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holidays, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep children at a distance to prevent burns. Be sure to adhere to manufacturer guidelines when operating fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees get more fire-prone as they dry.
- Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and damaged outlets are prone to sparks and may result in fires.
- Burning candles are enchanting but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Place them wisely and always extinguish flames when exiting a space.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When environmental sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will know when an alarm trips, whether you’re home or not.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Oceanside
Find all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Oceanside smart homes include advanced features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Reach us at (760) 304-1641 and give your family the gift of better security this holiday.