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

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving meals, and sharing precious moments with family members are several of the traditions we cherish during the holidays. It’s a time for cheer, but the season has more safety risks. Fortunately, following some simple guidelines and using a well-equipped security system at your Jackson residence can improve safety during the holidays.

Leaving town? Deter intrusions at your Jackson home with advanced video cameras and automation

Venturing out to see relatives is a big part of the holidays, but leaving your Jackson house unoccupied raises the risk of burglaries. But there is an answer. Modern home security systems allow you to monitor your home regardless of where you are with advanced surveillance. You are able to access live streams from your cameras through the home security app on your mobile device.

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

• Schedule lights to turn on at different times to make your home appear active
• Confirm that your home security yard sign is noticeable
• Make sure doors are locked and your alarm is on through the home security app
• Avoid announcing on social platforms that you’re going out of town

Safeguard against seasonal porch pirates in Jackson

For countless families, the holidays include a constant flow of packages to your door. Avoid tempting opportunistic criminals by allowing them to sit outside. Rather, receive an immediate alert to your smartphone whenever something arrives so you can retrieve it. 

When you can, plan deliveries for when you’ll be present. When that’s not possible, ask a neighbor to take them in. You can deactivate your alarm and open your door from your phone. If a person is knocking on your door, you can talk to them through your doorbell camera’s two-way talk function. 

Practice established fire safety during the holidays in your Jackson home 

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

• Kitchen blazes escalate during the holiday season, notably at Thanksgiving. Avoid turning your back on an active stovetop. Keep children clear of hot burners to prevent burns. Remember to observe manufacturer directions when using fryers.
• Water Christmas trees and keep them away from fireplaces and candles. Be mindful that trees grow more fire-prone as they dry out.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Improper connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are lovely but also hazardous around trees and decorations. Place them carefully and always put out flames when exiting an area.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to upgrade your protection. When safety devices like fire alarms and CO detectors connect to your property’s security, you and your dedicated monitoring specialists will be notified any time an alarm goes off, whether you’re home or not.

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

Discover everything you need to stay safe during the holidays and every day of the year from Vivint. Our Jackson home security systems give you modern features like custom automation, monitored fire alarms and surveillance with active deterrence. Reach us at (601) 607-9990 and give your family the gift of better security this holiday season.