5 Tips for a Safer, Happier Holiday Season
From securing deliveries to installing home surveillance cameras, here are some smart ways to stay safe this year
some smart ways to stay safe this year
It might not feel like it in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, but fall is finally upon us. That means major holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are just around the corner. And that means additional foot traffic hitting the streets in and around your property. So, it’s time to consider how you’ll stay safe this holiday season. From best practices to technology like home surveillance cameras, you'll find some easy-to-follow tips to help you stay safe and enjoy a happier time of year. Ready to get started? Keep reading.
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Trim Branches
Minimizing access point to your property is essential to staying safe. If you’re going out of town, or even just regularly leaving the house for a while, you want to ensure you’re not exposed. You already have locks on every door and window, but is your second story exposed? Untrimmed branches can help crooks climb over fences and into your backyard, through upper story windows, and into your home. So, all you have to do is make sure to give your foliage a trim to reduce the risk.
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Secure Packages
The holidays are an excellent time for gift-giving, and that means more deliveries to your front door. Unfortunately, that means they could also lead to some unwanted attention. Porch pirates are opportunistic thieves that target exposed packages on your doorstep, so you need to ensure your deliveries are safe. If you're out of the house, notify a neighbor to pick them up, or use smart technology to help you out.
With a smart lock and HD intercom, your delivery service can notify you as soon as they arrive. You can then remotely unlock the door and let them drop it off inside. Once they leave, one tap relocks the door behind them.
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Discuss Plans
Making sure your whole family is on board with how to stay safe is essential. Discuss plans with them before the holidays become too hectic. Everything from daily routines when the kids get home from school (who they call, where should they be when you get home) to potential escape plans in case of emergency. When everyone’s on the same page, you don’t have to sweat the small stuff.
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Visible Security
Did you know that according to UNC Charlotte, 80 percent of criminals will look for alarms and visible signs of a home security system before breaking into a property? And that 60 percent will choose a different target if they find them? Ensuring your security systems are visible is a great way to help deter criminal activity from your property.
Home surveillance cameras are a smart addition to your property. Not only will the easily visible cameras help you avoid becoming a target, but if someone does trespass onto your property, you'll have high-resolution video evidence.
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Work with a Pro
One of the best ways to get the most out of your home security is by working with a local technology professional. At Alpha Dog, we can help you build a security system that will deliver the results you want to see. Keep an eye on your property with 4K cameras. Secure every entryway with smart locks. Illuminate your backyard with integrated lighting. And control it all from a single, intuitive app on your smartphone or tablet.
If you want to work with North Florida’s leader in home security, give us a call at 1-904-ALPHA95.