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

Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas parties, and sharing precious moments with loved ones are several of the activities we look forward to around the holidays. It’s a time to celebrate, but the season has an increased number of safety risks. Fortunately, abiding by some easy recommendations and using an advanced security system at your Milwaukee property can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Avoid burglaries at your Milwaukee home with modern video cameras and automation

Venturing out to see relatives is a holiday tradition, but leaving your Milwaukee property unoccupied ehances the danger of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems permit you to monitor your property no matter your location with the latest surveillance. You may check live streams from your video cameras through the smart home app on your mobile device.

Top surveillance devices take an active role in defending your home. If an individual creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible warnings to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid break-ins when you’re away: 

• Program lights to come on at various times to make your house look active
• Ensure your home security yard sign is visible
• Check your smarphone app to ensure doors are locked and your alarm is set
• Avoid announcing on social media that you’re leaving town

Defend against seasonal porch pirates in Milwaukee

For many families, the holidays include a consistent wave of packages to your door. Avoid enticing thieves by leaving them on your stoop. Instead, obtain an automatic notification to your phone whenever a package shows up so you know to retrieve it. 

When you can, plan deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can open your door and temporarily turn off your alarm from your phone. If somebody is on your porch, you can speak to them through your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Adhere to established fire safety during the holidays in your Milwaukee home 

Christmas trees, candles, homemade meals, and decorative lights are a part of the holidays, but they also heighten your risk of fires. Here are some tips for how to avoid them:

• Kitchen blazes escalate during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Never turn your back on a crowded stovetop. Keep kids at a distance to prevent burns. Always follow manufacturer instructions when using fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees hydrated and away from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees get more combustible as they dry.
• Avoid overburdening electrical outlets with too many lights and extension cords. Improper connections and faulty outlets are known to spark and may cause fires.
• Burning candles are enchanting but also hazardous around trees and decorations. Use them wisely and always put out flames when stepping out of a room.

Monitored fire alarms are an excellent way to enhance your protection. When environmental sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors integrate with your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring professionals will be notified when an alarm trips, whether you’re home or not.

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

Find all the equipment you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Milwaukee home security systems include modern features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Reach us at (414) 409-5889 and give your loved ones the gift of better protection this season.