Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays

Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, and spending precious moments with loved ones are some of the things we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Thankfully, abiding by some basic guidelines and using a well-equipped security system at your New Haven home can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Prevent intrusions at your New Haven home with the latest video cameras and automation

Going to see relatives is an important aspect of the holidays, but leaving your New Haven house vacant ehances the danger of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to monitor your house regardless of where you are with advanced surveillance. You may check real-time footage from your video cameras through the home security app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance tools take an active role in safeguarding your home. If an individual comes too close, cameras will cast a light or produce a sound to frighten them away. Here are serveral other ways you can avoid invasions when you’re out: 

• Program lights to come on at various intervals to make your house look active
• Ensure your home security sign is visible
• Go to your smarphone app to ensure doors are secured and your alarm activated
• Don’t share on social platforms that you’re traveling

Safeguard against seasonal porch pirates in New Haven

For many families, the holidays mean a consistent flow of packages to your door. Avoid enticing opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit on your porch. Instead, receive an instant alert to your phone whenever something arrives so you are reminded to retrieve it. 

Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to collect them. You can deactivate your alarm and unlock your door from your phone. If somebody is at your door, you can speak to them with your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function. 

Follow established fire safety during the holidays in your New Haven home 

String lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are a part of the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are several tips for how to avoid them:

• Cooking fires increase during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on an active stovetop. Keep little ones away to protect against burns. Always adhere to manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and away from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees become more flammable as they dry.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Insecure connections and damaged outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
• Lit candles are enchanting but also risky around trees and other decor. Use them thoughtfully and always put out flames when exiting an area.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms integrate with your property’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring specialists will know whenever an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or away.

Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in New Haven

Get all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our New Haven home security systems include modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (203) 625-1716 and give your household the gift of improved protection this holiday season.