Keep the season full of cheer: Discover tips to boost safety during the holidays

Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and sharing quality time with loved ones are a few of the things we look forward to during the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also includes some unique safety risks. Fortunately, adhering to some simple recommendations and using a modern security system at your Prescott residence can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Deter break-ins at your Prescott home with advanced video cameras and automation

Going to visit relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Prescott home unoccupied raises the danger of break-ins. But there is a way to reduce the risk. Modern home security systems permit you to watch over your house regardless of your location with advanced surveillance. You may view live footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.

The best surveillance tools can even actively safeguard your home from prowlers. If an individual comes too close, cameras will beam a light or emit a sound to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re away: 

• Program lights to come on at various moments to make your home look active
• Ensure your home security signage is in clear view
• Go to your home security app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
• Don’t announce on social platforms that you’re leaving town

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Prescott

For numerous families, the holidays bring a consistent wave of packages to the front door. Avoid enticing prowlers by letting them sit on your porch. Rather, receive an instant alert to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you are reminded to collect it. 

If possible, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to bring them in. You can turn off your alarm and open your door from your phone. If a person is on your porch, you can talk to them through your doorbell camera’s bi-directional talk function. 

Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Prescott home 

Christmas trees, candles, family meals, and string lights are common during the holidays, but they also increase the risk of fires. Here are several tips for how to prevent them:

• Kitchen blazes increase during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to protect against burns. Remember to observe manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
• Water Christmas trees and keep them a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Keep in mind that trees grow more flammable as they dry.
• Don’t overwhelm electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and faulty outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
• Burning candles are enchanting but also hazardous around trees and other decor. Position them carefully and always put out flames when stepping out of an area.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When safety devices like carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring specialists will be notified when an alarm sounds, whether you’re there or not.

Stay safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Prescott

Discover all the equipment you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year round from Vivint. Our Prescott home security systems give you modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (928) 267-6739 and give your loved ones the gift of better protection this holiday.