Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays
Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas gatherings, and sharing precious moments with loved ones are several of the traditions we look forward to during the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also includes more safety risks. Luckily, following some easy tips and using a well-equipped security system at your Corpus Christi home can improve safety during the holidays.
Are you traveling? Avoid break-ins at your Corpus Christi home with the latest video cameras and automation
Going to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Corpus Christi house vacant increases the risk of burglaries. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to watch over your house regardless of your location with innovative surveillance. You are able to check live footage from your cameras via the home security app on your smartphone.
The best surveillance devices can even actively safeguard your home from prowlers. If a person creeps within range, cameras will use audible and visible cues to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid invasions when you’re traveling:
- Set lights to turn on at different moments to make your house look occupied
- Make sure your home security signage is in clear view
- Check to verify doors are secured and your alarm is on through the mobile app
- Avoid broadcasting on social networks that you’re traveling
Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Corpus Christi
For countless families, the holidays mean a constant stream of packages to the front door. Don’t attract prowlers by allowing them to sit on your porch. Instead, receive an immediate update to your phone whenever something shows up so you are reminded to collect it.
When you can, plan deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Otherwise, have a neighbor bring them in. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your smartphone. If someone is at your door, you can talk to them via your video doorbell’s bi-directional talk function.
Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Corpus Christi home
Ornamental lights, candles, Christmas trees, and home-cooked meals are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips on how to prevent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on a busy stovetop. Keep little ones clear of hot burners to prevent burns. Remember to observe manufacturer instructions when cooking with fryers.
- Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees get more flammable as they dry.
- Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Insecure connections and older outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
- Burning candles are beautiful but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Use them wisely and always put out flames when exiting a space.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to upgrade your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors link to your home’s security, you and your 24-7 monitoring specialists will be notified any time an alarm goes off, whether you’re on site or away.
Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Corpus Christi
Find everything you need to remain safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Corpus Christi smart security systems give you innovative features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Contact us at (361) 733-2385 and give your household the gift of better security this holiday.