Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays

Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and spending quality time with loved ones are a few of the things we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings more safety risks. Fortunately, adhering to some basic tips and using a well-equipped security system at your Jonesboro property can improve safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Deter intrusions at your Jonesboro home with modern video cameras and automation

Venturing out to spend time with relatives is a big aspect of the holidays, but leaving your Jonesboro property empty increases the threat of intrusions. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems permit you to keep tabs on your property regardless of your location with advanced surveillance. You may access live streams from your cameras via the home security app on your mobile device.

Top surveillance devices can actively defend your home from thieves. If someone gets within range, cameras will beam a light or produce a sound to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can avoid intrustions when you’re traveling: 

• Set lights to turn on at different moments to make your home seem occupied
• Ensure your home security sign is noticeable
• Check your smarphone app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
• Don’t share on social platforms that you’re traveling

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Jonesboro

For many families, the holidays mean a consistent flow of packages to your front door. Don’t tempt opportunistic criminals by letting them sit outside. Rather, receive an automatic alert to your mobile device whenever a delivery appears so you are reminded to grab it. 

If possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, have a neighbor collect them. You can unlock your door and disarm your system from your smartphone. If somebody is at your door, you can talk to them with your video doorbell’s two-way talk function. 

Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Jonesboro home 

Christmas trees, candles, decorative lights, and home-cooked meals are common during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are several tips for how to circumvent them:

• Kitchen fires increase during the holidays, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on an active stovetop. Keep little ones clear of hot burners to prevent burns. Remember to follow manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and away from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees grow more combustible as they dehydrate.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Loose connections and faulty outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
• Glowing candles are beautiful but also risky around trees and decorations. Position them carefully and always blow out flames when stepping out of an area.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to improve your protection. When environmental sensors 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 Jonesboro

Discover all the tools you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Jonesboro home security systems offer advanced features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Reach us at (870) 568-4128 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this holiday.