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

Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and spending precious moments with loved ones are a few of the traditions we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also brings an increased number of safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some easy guidelines and using an advanced security system at your Elizabethtown residence can help ensure safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Avoid burglaries at your Elizabethtown home with modern video cameras and automation

Going to visit relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Elizabethtown house empty increases the threat of break-ins. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your house no matter where you are with the latest surveillance. You may access real-time streams from your cameras via the smart home app on your mobile device.

Leading surveillance systems take an active role in protecting your home. If someone gets within range, cameras will cast a light or produce a sound to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can deter intrustions when you’re away: 

• Set lights to activate at various times to make your house look occupied
• Confirm that your home security sign is in clear view
• Go to your cell phone app to ensure doors are secured and your system armed
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re leaving town

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Elizabethtown

For numerous families, the holidays mean a consistent stream of packages to your front door. Avoid enticing prowlers by allowing them to sit on your porch. Rather, get an automatic alert to your smartphone whenever a package appears so you know to retrieve it. 

Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can unlock your door and deactivate your alarm from your smartphone. If a person is at your door, you can communicate with them via your video doorbell’s two-way talk function. 

Adhere to proper fire safety during the holidays in your Elizabethtown home 

Christmas trees, candles, ornamental lights, and home-cooked meals are a part of the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are a few tips for how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen fires rise during the holidays, notably at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on a busy stovetop. Keep kids away to prevent burns. Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees become more combustible as they dry.
• Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
• Burning candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Place them carefully and always put out flames when stepping out of a room.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When safety devices like fire alarms and CO detectors integrate with your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will be alerted when an alarm sounds, whether you’re on site or away.

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

Get everything you need to remain safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Elizabethtown smart homes offer modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Reach us at (270) 550-1814 and give your family the gift of better protection this season.