Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, and sharing quality time with family are a few of the things we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also includes more safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some basic tips and using an advanced security system at your Long Island residence can improve safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Deter burglaries at your Long Island home with the latest video cameras and automation
Traveling to visit relatives is a cherished element of the holidays, but leaving your Long Island house empty ehances the danger of intrusions. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your house regardless of your location with the latest surveillance. You can view live streams from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.
The best surveillance tools take an active role in protecting your home. If a person gets within range, cameras will shine a light or emit a sound to frighten them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re traveling:
- Schedule lights to activate at different moments to make your house seem active
- Ensure your home security sign is in clear view
- Check to verify doors are locked and your alarm is set through the mobile app
- Don’t broadcast on social media that you’re leaving town
Protect against seasonal porch pirates in Long Island
For numerous families, the holidays mean a consistent flow of packages to your front door. Don’t entice thieves by leaving them outside. Alternatively, get an automatic update to your mobile device whenever a package appears so you know to collect it.
If possible, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to collect them. You can unlock your door and disarm your system from your mobile device. If a person is knocking on your door, you can communicate with them with your video doorbell’s two-way talk function.
Follow accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Long Island home
Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and decorative lights are popular during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are some tips for how to circumvent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on a busy stovetop. Keep children away to prevent burns. Remember to follow manufacturer guidelines when cooking with fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Remember that trees grow more flammable as they dry out.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
- Lit candles are enchanting but also risky around trees and other decor. Use them carefully and always extinguish flames when leaving a space.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors integrate with your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring professionals will be notified whenever an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or not.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Long Island
Find everything you need to remain safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Long Island home security systems include modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and video cameras with active deterrence. Give us a call at (631) 502-4004 and give your household the gift of better security this season.