Keep the season merry: Find tips to ensure safety during the holidays

Chrismas gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, and enjoying special moments with loved ones are several of the things we appreciate around the holidays. It’s a time for celebration, but the season also brings an increased number of safety risks. Luckily, adhering to some basic tips and using an advanced security system at your Fargo property can help ensure safety during the holidays.

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

Traveling to spend time with relatives is a holiday custom, but leaving your Fargo home empty ehances the threat of intrusions. But there is a solution. Modern home security systems let you monitor your property regardless of your whereabouts with the latest surveillance. You are able to view real-time footage from your video cameras with the home security app on your cell phone.

Leading surveillance devices can even actively defend your home from thieves. If someone creeps within range, cameras will use visible and audible warnings to frighten them away. Here are some additional ways you can deter invasions when you’re out: 

• Schedule lights to turn on at different moments to make your home look inhabited
• Ensure your home security yard sign is noticeable
• Check your home security app to ensure doors are locked and your system armed
• Don’t announce on social platforms that you’re traveling

Safeguard against holiday porch pirates in Fargo

For numerous families, the holidays bring a constant stream of packages to your door. Don’t entice prowlers by leaving them outside. Rather, get an instant update to your phone whenever a package arrives so you are reminded to retrieve it. 

If possible, schedule deliveries for when you’re home. Alternatively, have a neighbor take them in. You can unlock your door and temporarily turn off your alarm from your mobile device. If somebody is knocking on your door, you can talk to them with your video doorbell’s 2-way talk function. 

Adhere to proper fire safety during the holidays in your Fargo home 

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

• Kitchen fires increase during the holiday season, particularlly at Thanksgiving. Maintain a close watch of a crowded stovetop. Keep kids clear of hot burners to avoid burns. Be sure to observe manufacturer instructions when cooking with fryers.
• Keep Christmas trees watered and a safe distance from fireplaces and candles. Remember that trees become more flammable as they dry.
• Avoid overtaxing electrical outlets with excessive lights and cords. Insecure connections and damaged outlets are at risk of sparking and may result in fires.
• Glowing candles are lovely but also dangerous around trees and other decor. Place them carefully and always put out flames when exiting a room.

Monitored fire alarms are a great way to improve your protection. When sensors like fire alarms and CO detectors link to your home security, you and your 24-7 monitoring professionals will be notified when an alarm sounds, whether you’re home or away.

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

Find all the equipment you need to stay safe during the holidays and all year long from Vivint. Our Fargo smart security systems include advanced features like custom automation, monitored environmental alarms and cameras with active deterrence. Contact us at (701) 699-4489 and give your loved ones the gift of better security this holiday season.