Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, and enjoying special moments with family are some of the activities we appreciate over the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season has more safety risks. Luckily, following some easy tips and using a modern security system at your Mansfield property can boost safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Avoid burglaries at your Mansfield home with the latest video cameras and automation
Traveling to see relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Mansfield home unoccupied increases the danger of break-ins. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems permit you to monitor your house no matter where you are with advanced surveillance. You can check live feeds from your video cameras via the home security app on your mobile device.
The best surveillance systems take an active approach to defending your home. If a person gets within range, cameras will use visible and audible deterrences to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can deter invasions when you’re out:
- Set lights to activate at various moments to make your home appear inhabited
- Confirm that your home security yard sign is visible
- Access your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
- Don’t announce on social platforms that you’re leaving town
Protect against Chrismastime porch pirates in Mansfield
For numerous families, the holidays mean a constant flow of packages to the front door. Avoid tempting prowlers by letting them sit on your porch. Alternatively, receive an automatic update to your smartphone whenever a delivery shows up so you are reminded to retrieve it.
Whenever possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your phone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can talk to them with your video doorbell’s two-way talk function.
Practice proper fire safety during the holidays in your Mansfield home
Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and ornamental lights are common during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are a few tips for how to prevent them:
- Kitchen fires rise during the holidays, notably at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to avoid burns. Always observe manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees watered and clear of fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees become more flammable as they dry out.
- Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Loose connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Use them wisely and always extinguish flames when exiting a room.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms connect to your home’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring agents will know when an alarm trips, whether you’re there or away.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Mansfield
Find all the equipment you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Mansfield smart homes give you innovative features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Give us a call at (419) 614-6093 and give your household the gift of better security this holiday season.