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

Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas get-togethers, and enjoying precious moments with loved ones are a few of the traditions we look forward to over the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season has more safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some basic tips and using a well-equipped security system at your Green Bay property can improve safety during the holidays.

Are you traveling? Prevent burglaries at your Green Bay home with modern video cameras and automation

Traveling to spend time with relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Green Bay property empty ehances the danger of intrusions. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems permit you to monitor your property regardless of your location with innovative surveillance. You may view real-time streams from your cameras via the home security app on your mobile device.

The best surveillance devices can actively defend your home from thieves. If someone comes within range, cameras will cast a light or generate a sound to scare them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter intrustions when you’re away: 

• Program lights to come on at various intervals to make your house seem inhabited
• Confirm that your home security yard sign is noticeable
• Go to your home security app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
• Don’t share on social platforms that you’re going out of town

Safeguard against Chrismastime porch pirates in Green Bay

For numerous families, the holidays include a constant wave of packages to your door. Don’t tempt opportunistic criminals by letting them sit on your stoop. Alternatively, get an automatic alert to your phone whenever a package shows up so you can grab it. 

When you can, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. Otherwise, ask a neighbor to collect them. You can unlock your door and deactivate your alarm from your phone. If a person is at your door, you can talk to them through your video doorbell’s two-way talk function. 

Practice established fire safety during the holidays in your Green Bay home 

Decorative lights, candles, Christmas trees, and homemade meals are a part of the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are a few tips on how to prevent them:

• Kitchen fires rise during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on an active stovetop. Keep children at a distance to protect against burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer directions when operating fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees become more flammable as they dry.
• Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Loose connections and older outlets are at risk of sparking and may lead to fires.
• Burning candles are lovely but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Use them wisely and always blow out flames when exiting a space.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to improve your protection. When sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms connect to your property’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will know any time an alarm trips, whether you’re home or away.

Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Green Bay

Find all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Green Bay home security systems give you innovative features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Give us a call at (920) 663-3617 and give your family the gift of improved protection this holiday season.