Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving feasts, and enjoying precious moments with loved ones are a few of the things we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some simple tips and using an advanced security system at your Yakima home can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Deter burglaries at your Yakima home with modern video cameras and automation
Going to visit relatives is an important element of the holidays, but leaving your Yakima property unoccupied raises the threat of burglaries. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your house regardless of your whereabouts with advanced surveillance. You can check live footage from your video cameras with the smart home app on your cell phone.
The best surveillance systems can even actively safeguard your home from trespassers. If someone comes too close, cameras will use visible and audible deterrences to scare them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re traveling:
- Set lights to turn on at various times to make your house look inhabited
- Confirm that your home security signage is in clear view
- Check to verify doors are locked and your alarm is on through the mobile app
- Don’t share on social networks that you’re leaving town
Safeguard against seasonal porch pirates in Yakima
For many families, the holidays include a constant wave of packages to your front door. Don’t attract thieves by allowing them to sit on your stoop. Instead, receive an automatic alert to your mobile device whenever a package appears so you can grab it.
Whenever possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can turn off your alarm and unlock your door from your mobile device. If someone is knocking on your door, you can communicate with them through your doorbell camera’s 2-way talk function.
Follow accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Yakima home
Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and homemade meals are common during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are a few tips for how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes increase during the holidays, notably at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on an active stovetop. Keep children away to protect against burns. Always adhere to manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees get more flammable as they dry.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and damaged outlets are prone to sparks and may lead to fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also risky around trees and decorations. Position them thoughtfully and always put out flames when stepping out of an area.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When environmental sensors like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms link to your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will be notified when an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or away.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Yakima
Discover all the tools you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Yakima smart security systems offer modern features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Give us a call at (509) 790-6958 and give your loved ones the gift of improved protection this season.