Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and spending special moments with family are a few of the things we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season has more safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple guidelines and using a modern security system at your Sandy Springs residence can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Prevent burglaries at your Sandy Springs home with modern video cameras and automation
Going to see relatives is an important part of the holidays, but leaving your Sandy Springs house empty raises the risk of burglaries. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems allow you to monitor your property no matter your whereabouts with innovative surveillance. You are able to view real-time feeds from your video cameras with the smart home app on your mobile device.
Leading surveillance devices take an active role in protecting your home. If a person gets within range, cameras will produce a sound or shine a light to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re away:
- Schedule lights to activate at various moments to make your house appear occupied
- Confirm that your home security sign is noticeable
- Check to verify doors are locked and your system is armed through the home security app
- Avoid sharing on social media that you’re leaving town
Protect against holiday porch pirates in Sandy Springs
For many families, the holidays include a constant stream of packages to your front door. Avoid attracting opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit on your porch. Rather, obtain an immediate notification to your phone whenever a delivery shows up so you are reminded to retrieve it.
If possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, have a neighbor collect them. You can open your door and temporarily deactivate your alarm from your smartphone. If someone is on your porch, you can communicate with them with your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function.
Follow accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Sandy Springs home
Christmas trees, candles, string lights, and homemade meals are popular during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to avoid them:
- Kitchen blazes increase during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones away to protect against burns. Always observe manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees hydrated and clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Remember that trees grow more combustible as they dehydrate.
- Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Insecure connections and damaged outlets are known to spark and may cause fires.
- Lit candles are enchanting but also hazardous around trees and decorations. Position them carefully and always put out flames when stepping out of a room.
Monitored fire alarms are a great way to improve your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors integrate with your home security, you and your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be notified any time an alarm trips, whether you’re on site or not.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Sandy Springs
Get everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Sandy Springs smart security systems include modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Reach us at (470) 466-8688 and give your family the gift of improved protection this holiday season.