Keep the season festive: Explore tips to improve safety during the holidays

Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving meals, and spending quality time with loved ones are several of the activities we cherish around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple recommendations and using a well-equipped security system at your Louisville property can improve safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Deter break-ins at your Louisville home with the latest video cameras and automation

Venturing out to spend time with relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Louisville home vacant increases the threat of intrusions. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to watch over your property no matter where you are with innovative surveillance. You are able to view real-time footage from your cameras via the home security app on your smartphone.

Top surveillance devices can even actively defend your home from thieves. If a person gets within range, cameras will use visible and audible cues to scare them away. Here are a few more ways you can prevent intrustions when you’re traveling: 

• Set lights to come on at various times to make your home seem inhabited
• Make sure your home security signage is visible
• Check your home security app to ensure doors are secured and your alarm activated
• Don’t share on social networks that you’re going out of town

Safeguard against holiday porch pirates in Louisville

For countless families, the holidays include a constant wave of packages to the front door. Don’t tempt opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit outside. Rather, get an automatic update to your smartphone whenever something shows up so you know to grab it. 

Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’ll be present. Alternatively, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can disarm your system and unlock your door from your phone. If a person is at your door, you can speak to them with your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function. 

Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Louisville home 

Christmas trees, candles, home-cooked meals, and decorative lights are a part of the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are several tips on how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen blazes rise during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Keep a close eye on a busy stovetop. Keep children clear of hot burners to prevent burns. Always follow manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry.
• Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Insecure connections and older outlets are prone to sparks and may lead to fires.
• Burning candles are beautiful but also hazardous around trees and other decor. Place them wisely and always put out flames when exiting a room.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors connect to your home security, you and your 24-hour monitoring professionals will know any time an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or not.

Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Louisville

Get all the equipment you need to stay safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Louisville home security systems give you advanced features like surveillance systems with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Contact us at (502) 483-0778 and give your household the gift of better protection this season.