Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas get-togethers, and sharing special moments with family members are several of the things we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has more safety risks. Fortunately, adhering to some easy recommendations and using a well-equipped security system at your Tulsa home can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Deter burglaries at your Tulsa home with modern video cameras and automation
Traveling to see relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Tulsa home unoccupied raises the threat of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you watch over your house regardless of your location with advanced surveillance. You may access live streams from your video cameras through the smart home app on your cell phone.
The best surveillance tools take an active role in protecting your home. If a person creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible deterrences to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can deter invasions when you’re out:
- Schedule lights to turn on at different intervals to make your home appear active
- Ensure your home security yard sign is in clear view
- Check to confirm doors are secured and your system is armed through the home security app
- Don’t broadcast on social platforms that you’re leaving town
Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Tulsa
For many families, the holidays include a constant stream of packages to the front door. Avoid tempting prowlers by leaving them outside. Rather, obtain an immediate alert to your smartphone whenever something arrives so you are reminded to collect it.
If possible, arrange deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, have a neighbor take them in. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your mobile device. If somebody is at your door, you can communicate with them via your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function.
Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Tulsa home
Ornamental lights, candles, Christmas trees, and homemade meals are popular during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are a few tips for how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes increase during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on a crowded stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to protect against burns. Remember to follow manufacturer guidelines when operating fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees become more fire-prone as they dry.
- Don’t overload electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Insecure connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may cause fires.
- Burning candles are beautiful but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Use them carefully and always extinguish flames when stepping out of a room.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like CO detectors and fire alarms integrate with your property’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will know any time an alarm sounds, whether you’re on site or not.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Tulsa
Discover all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Tulsa smart homes offer advanced features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Reach us at (918) 731-3376 and give your family the gift of better security this holiday.