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

Chrismas get-togethers, Thanksgiving meals, and enjoying special moments with family members are a few of the activities we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season also brings more safety risks. Thankfully, adhering to some simple recommendations and using a modern security system at your Lincoln home can boost safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Prevent burglaries at your Lincoln home with advanced video cameras and automation

Going to visit relatives is an important element of the holidays, but leaving your Lincoln house vacant increases the threat of burglaries. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you monitor your home no matter your location with the latest surveillance. You may check live feeds from your video cameras through the smart home app on your cell phone.

Top surveillance systems take an active role in protecting your home. If an individual gets within range, cameras will generate a sound or shine a light to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can avoid intrustions when you’re traveling: 

• Set lights to come on at different moments to make your house seem inhabited
• Confirm that your home security sign is visible
• Check to confirm doors are secured and your alarm is set through the smartphone app
• Don’t share on social media that you’re leaving town

Defend against holiday porch pirates in Lincoln

For countless families, the holidays mean a constant wave of packages to your front door. Avoid enticing thieves by letting them sit outside. Alternatively, obtain an instant update to your phone whenever a package arrives so you know to retrieve it. 

When you can, arrange deliveries for when you’re home. When that’s not possible, see if a neighbor can take them in. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your smartphone. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can talk to them via your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function. 

Adhere to accepted fire safety during the holidays in your Lincoln home 

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

• Cooking fires rise during the holiday season, especially at Thanksgiving. Always keep tabs on a crowded stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to protect against burns. Always adhere to manufacturer instructions when operating fryers.
• Water Christmas trees and keep them clear of fireplaces and open flames, such as candles. Remember that trees get more fire-prone as they dehydrate.
• Don’t overload electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Insecure connections and faulty outlets are prone to sparks and may cause fires.
• Lit candles are enchanting but also hazardous around decorations and trees. Position them carefully and always blow out flames when exiting a space.

Monitored fire alarms are a fantastic way to upgrade your protection. When sensors like CO detectors and fire alarms link to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring agents will be alerted any time an alarm trips, whether you’re home or away.

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

Get everything you need to keep your family safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Lincoln home security systems give you advanced features like cameras with active deterrence, custom automation, and monitored fire alarms. Reach us at (402) 545-5763 and give your family the gift of better protection this holiday season.