Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving meals, and sharing precious moments with family are a few of the traditions we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes more safety risks. Luckily, adhering to some easy guidelines and using a well-equipped security system at your Concord property can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Deter break-ins at your Concord home with modern video cameras and automation

Venturing out to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Concord home empty increases the risk of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you watch over your home regardless of your location with the latest surveillance. You can view live footage from your cameras through the smart home app on your mobile device.

Top surveillance systems take an active approach to safeguarding your home. If an individual comes within range, cameras will beam a light or generate a sound to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter invasions when you’re traveling: 

• Program lights to come on at different times to make your home look inhabited
• Confirm that your home security signage is visible
• Check your smarphone app to ensure doors are secured and your system armed
• Don’t broadcast on social platforms that you’re traveling

Protect against holiday porch pirates in Concord

For countless families, the holidays include a constant wave of packages to your front door. Don’t tempt thieves by leaving them on your stoop. Alternatively, obtain an instant alert to your smartphone whenever something arrives so you can collect it. 

Whenever possible, schedule deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can collect them. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your phone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can communicate with them through your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function. 

Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Concord home 

Christmas trees, candles, decorative lights, and homemade meals are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are a few tips on how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen blazes increase during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of an active stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to protect against burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer instructions when operating fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry out.
• Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Loose connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
• Burning candles are lovely but also hazardous around trees and decorations. Position them wisely and always blow out flames when exiting an area.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When environmental sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be alerted when an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or away.

Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Concord

Get everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Concord smart security systems offer innovative features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (802) 909-3379 and give your family the gift of better protection this season.