Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas get-togethers, and spending quality time with family are several of the things we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also brings some unique safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some simple recommendations and using a modern security system at your Tampa residence can improve safety during the holidays.
Leaving town? Prevent burglaries at your Tampa home with modern video cameras and automation
Venturing out to visit relatives is an important part of the holidays, but leaving your Tampa home unoccupied ehances the risk of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your property no matter your whereabouts with innovative surveillance. You may access real-time feeds from your cameras via the home security app on your mobile device.
Top surveillance tools can actively safeguard your home from trespassers. If an individual gets within range, cameras will cast a light or produce a sound to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter break-ins when you’re away:
- Schedule lights to come on at different intervals to make your home appear occupied
- Make sure your home security sign is noticeable
- Check to verify doors are secured and your alarm is set through the smartphone app
- Don’t announce on social platforms that you’re leaving town
Defend against holiday porch pirates in Tampa
For countless families, the holidays bring a steady stream of packages to your door. Don’t tempt prowlers by allowing them to sit on your stoop. Rather, receive an instant notification to your phone whenever something appears so you can grab it.
Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to bring them in. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your smartphone. If someone is on your porch, you can communicate with them through your video doorbell’s two-way talk function.
Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your Tampa home
Christmas trees, candles, ornamental lights, and home-cooked meals are a part of the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are several tips for how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep little ones clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer instructions when cooking with fryers.
- Keep Christmas trees watered and a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Keep in mind that trees get more fire-prone as they dehydrate.
- Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and faulty outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
- Lit candles are lovely but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Position them thoughtfully and always put out flames when stepping out of a room.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When safety devices like CO detectors and fire alarms integrate with your home security, you and your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be notified when an alarm goes off, whether you’re there or not.
Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Tampa
Discover everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Tampa smart security systems offer advanced features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Reach us at (813) 590-1845 and give your loved ones the gift of improved protection this holiday season.