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

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and spending special moments with family are a few of the things we look forward to during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also includes more safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some easy recommendations and using a modern security system at your Fort Smith residence can improve safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Prevent intrusions at your Fort Smith home with modern video cameras and automation

Traveling to spend time with relatives is a big element of the holidays, but leaving your Fort Smith house empty ehances the threat of intrusions. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your home no matter where you are with innovative surveillance. You may view live footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your mobile device.

The best surveillance devices take an active approach to defending your home. If an individual creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible cues to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can prevent invasions when you’re away: 

• Schedule lights to activate at different moments to make your home appear occupied
• Confirm that your home security signage is visible
• Check to confirm doors are locked and your alarm is set through the home security app
• Don’t broadcast on social media that you’re leaving town

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Fort Smith

For numerous families, the holidays mean a consistent flow of packages to your door. Don’t tempt opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit outside. Rather, obtain an instant notification to your phone whenever a delivery arrives so you can collect it. 

Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Alternatively, have a neighbor take them in. You can unlock your door and disarm your system from your phone. If someone is on your porch, you can talk to them through your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function. 

Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Fort Smith home 

Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and ornamental lights are common during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are some tips on how to avoid them:

• Kitchen fires increase during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones away to prevent burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and clear of fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees become more fire-prone as they dry out.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
• Burning candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Position them thoughtfully and always blow out flames when exiting a space.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to improve your protection. When safety devices like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms connect to your property’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be alerted when an alarm trips, whether you’re there or away.

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

Find everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Fort Smith home security systems offer innovative features like surveillance systems with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Contact us at (479) 370-4503 and give your household the gift of better protection this holiday.