Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays
Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving meals, and sharing precious moments with family are some of the activities we cherish over the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has some unique safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple guidelines and using a modern security system at your San Francisco residence can help ensure safety during the holidays.
Going out of town? Avoid burglaries at your San Francisco home with modern video cameras and automation
Venturing out to visit relatives is a cherished element of the holidays, but leaving your San Francisco house vacant raises the threat of break-ins. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems allow you to monitor your home no matter your location with innovative surveillance. You can access live footage from your video cameras through the home security app on your cell phone.
Leading surveillance tools take an active approach to safeguarding your home. If an individual comes within range, cameras will generate a sound or cast a light to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re traveling:
- Set lights to activate at various times to make your home seem occupied
- Ensure your home security signage is visible
- Check to confirm doors are secured and your system is armed through the smartphone app
- Avoid broadcasting on social platforms that you’re going out of town
Defend against holiday porch pirates in San Francisco
For countless families, the holidays bring a constant wave of packages to your door. Avoid attracting prowlers by leaving them outside. Rather, obtain an instant alert to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you know to collect it.
Whenever possible, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, see if a neighbor can bring them in. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your phone. If somebody is on your porch, you can communicate with them via your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function.
Follow accepted fire safety during the holidays in your San Francisco home
Ornamental lights, candles, Christmas trees, and homemade meals are common during the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are several tips on how to circumvent them:
- Kitchen blazes escalate during the holidays, notably at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on an active stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to prevent burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer directions when cooking with fryers.
- Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Be mindful that trees get more flammable as they dry out.
- Don’t overburden electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Loose connections and older outlets are prone to sparks and may lead to fires.
- Glowing candles are beautiful but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Place them wisely and always put out flames when leaving an area.
Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When safety devices like fire alarms and CO detectors link to your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring professionals will know any time an alarm sounds, whether you’re on site or away.
Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in San Francisco
Get all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our San Francisco smart security systems include innovative features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Contact us at (415) 969-9484 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this holiday.