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

Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, and spending special moments with family are several of the activities we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season also includes an increased number of safety risks. Luckily, abiding by some basic recommendations and using a well-equipped security system at your Long Beach residence can boost safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Avoid burglaries at your Long Beach home with the latest video cameras and automation

Traveling to see relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Long Beach house vacant ehances the risk of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you monitor your house regardless of where you are with the latest surveillance. You may view live streams from your cameras through the smart home app on your cell phone.

The best surveillance devices can even actively safeguard your home from trespassers. If someone comes too close, cameras will use visible and audible cues to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can prevent intrustions when you’re out: 

• Set lights to activate at various moments to make your house look active
• Confirm that your home security yard sign is noticeable
• Check your smarphone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
• Avoid broadcasting on social platforms that you’re leaving town

Protect against holiday porch pirates in Long Beach

For numerous families, the holidays bring a constant wave of packages to the front door. Avoid enticing prowlers by allowing them to sit on your stoop. Rather, obtain an automatic update to your phone whenever something arrives so you are reminded to collect it. 

When you can, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, have a neighbor collect them. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your phone. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can talk to them with your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Practice proper fire safety during the holidays in your Long Beach 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 avoid them:

• Kitchen fires rise during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones away to avoid burns. Remember to follow manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Hydrate Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees grow more combustible as they dehydrate.
• Don’t overburden electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and damaged outlets are known to spark and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are beautiful but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Position them wisely and always blow out flames when leaving an area.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors link to your home’s security, you and your 24-hour monitoring agents will know any time an alarm goes off, whether you’re there or away.

Remain safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Long Beach

Discover all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Long Beach smart security systems offer advanced features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Give us a call at (562) 376-5457 and give your family the gift of better protection this holiday.