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

Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving feasts, and enjoying special moments with loved ones are several of the traditions we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has more safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple recommendations and using a modern security system at your Santa Clarita property can boost safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Prevent intrusions at your Santa Clarita home with advanced video cameras and automation

Traveling to see relatives is a big part of the holidays, but leaving your Santa Clarita property empty ehances the threat of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you monitor your house no matter your location with innovative surveillance. You may access live footage from your video cameras with the smart home app on your smartphone.

Top surveillance tools can even actively safeguard your home from thieves. If someone comes too close, cameras will generate a sound or beam a light to send them running. Here are a few more ways you can deter invasions when you’re out: 

• Program lights to activate at different moments to make your house look occupied
• Ensure your home security yard sign is noticeable
• Check to verify doors are locked and your alarm is on through the smartphone app
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re leaving town

Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Santa Clarita

For many families, the holidays bring a constant wave of packages to the front door. Avoid enticing opportunistic criminals by letting them sit outside. Instead, get an immediate notification to your smartphone whenever a package appears so you know to collect it. 

Whenever possible, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, have a neighbor take them in. You can open your door and temporarily turn off your alarm from your smartphone. If somebody is at your door, you can talk to them via your video doorbell’s two-way talk function. 

Practice established fire safety during the holidays in your Santa Clarita home 

Christmas trees, candles, family meals, and decorative lights are common during the holidays, but they also put you at risk for fires. Here are some tips on how to avoid them:

• Cooking fires increase during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Don’t turn your back on an active stovetop. Keep little ones at a distance to avoid burns. Remember to adhere to manufacturer directions when cooking with fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees hydrated and a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees become more combustible as they dry.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Insecure connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may cause fires.
• Lit candles are lovely but also risky around decorations and trees. Use them thoughtfully and always blow out flames when exiting a room.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like fire alarms and CO detectors integrate with your home security, you and your dedicated monitoring professionals will know any time an alarm trips, whether you’re on site or not.

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

Discover everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Santa Clarita home security systems offer modern features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Reach us at (661) 718-4936 and give your household the gift of improved protection this holiday.