Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and enjoying precious moments with family members are a few of the activities we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also includes an increased number of safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple recommendations and using a well-equipped security system at your Fort Myers property can boost safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Prevent burglaries at your Fort Myers home with modern video cameras and automation
Going to visit relatives is an important part of the holidays, but leaving your Fort Myers home vacant ehances the danger of burglaries. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your property no matter your location with advanced surveillance. You are able to view live streams from your cameras through the home security app on your cell phone.
Leading surveillance tools take an active role in safeguarding your home. If an individual comes within range, cameras will emit a sound or beam a light to frighten them away. Here are a few more ways you can deter invasions when you’re out:
- Schedule lights to turn on at various intervals to make your home appear occupied
- Make sure your home security signage is visible
- Go to your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
- Don’t share on social networks that you’re leaving town
Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Fort Myers
For many families, the holidays bring a steady flow of packages to your door. Avoid attracting prowlers by allowing them to sit on your porch. Alternatively, get an instant update to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you are reminded to retrieve it.
Whenever possible, plan deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can disarm your system and open your door from your smartphone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can speak to them via your doorbell camera’s 2-way talk function.
Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Fort Myers home
Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and string lights are popular during the holidays, but they also heighten your 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 a crowded stovetop. Keep children away to avoid burns. Be sure to adhere to manufacturer directions when operating fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees watered and clear of fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees grow more combustible as they dry out.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
- Glowing candles are beautiful but also risky around trees and other decor. Position them carefully and always put out flames when stepping out of a room.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like CO detectors and fire alarms integrate with your home’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring professionals will be alerted any time an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or not.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Fort Myers
Get everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Fort Myers smart security systems give you advanced features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Give us a call at (239) 326-6141 and give your household the gift of better security this holiday.