Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving feasts, and sharing special moments with family are a few of the activities we appreciate during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season has more safety risks. Thankfully, following some simple tips and using a modern security system at your Springfield residence can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Prevent intrusions at your Springfield home with modern video cameras and automation

Going to see relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Springfield property vacant increases the danger of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you keep tabs on your home no matter your location with innovative surveillance. You may check live feeds from your cameras through the smart home app on your mobile device.

The best surveillance devices can actively safeguard your home from thieves. If someone gets too close, cameras will use visible and audible warnings to send them running. Here are serveral other ways you can prevent intrustions when you’re traveling: 

• Schedule lights to come on at various times to make your house seem inhabited
• Confirm that your home security sign is noticeable
• Make sure doors are secured and your system is armed through the smartphone app
• Don’t share on social platforms that you’re going out of town

Defend against Chrismastime porch pirates in Springfield

For countless families, the holidays include a consistent stream of packages to your door. Don’t entice opportunistic criminals by leaving them outside. Rather, receive an instant alert to your mobile device whenever a package arrives so you can collect it. 

When you can, schedule deliveries for when you know you’ll be home. Otherwise, have a neighbor bring them in. You can unlock your door and turn off your alarm from your phone. If someone is on your porch, you can speak to them via your video doorbell’s two-way talk function. 

Follow proper fire safety during the holidays in your Springfield home 

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

• Cooking fires rise during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on a busy stovetop. Keep children away to prevent burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer directions when cooking with fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees hydrated and clear of fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees get more combustible as they dehydrate.
• Don’t overload electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Improper connections and older outlets are prone to sparks and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are enchanting but also dangerous around decorations and trees. Place them wisely and always put out flames when stepping out of a room.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors link to your home’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring agents will be notified whenever an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or not.

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

Get everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Springfield smart security systems include innovative features like video cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored environmental alarms. Give us a call at (417) 428-8884 and give your family the gift of better protection this holiday.