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

Chrismas parties, Thanksgiving feasts, and spending special moments with loved ones are several of the activities we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season has more safety risks. Thankfully, abiding by some basic recommendations and using an advanced security system at your Shreveport property can boost safety during the holidays.

Going out of town? Deter break-ins at your Shreveport home with advanced video cameras and automation

Venturing out to visit relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Shreveport home vacant ehances the risk of break-ins. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to watch over your property regardless of where you are with the latest surveillance. You are able to access real-time streams from your cameras through the home security app on your smartphone.

Top surveillance systems take an active role in defending your home. If an individual gets too close, cameras will generate a sound or shine a light to frighten them away. Here are serveral other ways you can deter break-ins when you’re away: 

• Program lights to activate at different moments to make your home look occupied
• Confirm that your home security sign is noticeable
• Go to your cell phone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm activated
• Don’t broadcast on social networks that you’re traveling

Protect against Chrismastime porch pirates in Shreveport

For countless families, the holidays include a steady wave of packages to the front door. Don’t attract thieves by allowing them to sit outside. Rather, get an immediate notification to your phone whenever a package appears so you can retrieve it. 

If possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can unlock your door and temporarily deactivate your alarm from your phone. If someone is knocking on your door, you can speak to them with your doorbell camera’s 2-way talk function. 

Practice accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Shreveport home 

Christmas trees, candles, family meals, and string lights are a part of the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are several tips for how to avoid them:

• Kitchen fires escalate during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep little ones clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer guidelines when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and away from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees grow more combustible as they dry out.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with extension cords and lights. Loose connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may cause fires.
• Burning candles are lovely but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Place them carefully and always put out flames when exiting a space.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to improve your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors connect to your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring professionals will know when an alarm trips, whether you’re on site or not.

Keep your family safe during the holidays with a Vivint smart home in Shreveport

Find all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Shreveport smart security systems give you innovative features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (318) 612-1329 and give your household the gift of better protection this holiday season.