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4 Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

December 20, 2016

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Have you ever left home and thought, ‘oh my gosh, I think I forgot to lock the back door!‘, or ‘I hope I remembered to turn off the stove!‘. I know we have and had to go back and look to make sure we indeed did remember to do those things. Better safe than sorry, right?

4 Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

You would agree with me IF you’re anything like me! Whenever I travel, a little voice in the back of your mind says, “Is my home safe? What if a fire breaks out? Could a pipe burst? Could a thief break in while I’m away?” So even though I love holiday travel, I’m never able to completely relax! Ugh.

So I breathed a sigh of relief when I was contacted by Ooma—a leading internet home communications hub—with the opportunity to deliver 4 Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel. Before you lock your doors and hop in the car, make sure you follow these steps to ensure your home is safe!

4 Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe

 4 Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

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TIP #1: DON’T TURN YOUR THERMOSTAT OFF

Before leaving for an extended trip, it’s important to lock in a safe temperature in your central heating system. If you live somewhere with cold winters, don’t turn your thermostat off! To prevent your pipes from freezing, set the temperature lower than usual—ideally between 40 and 55 Fahrenheit.
Live in a warmer climate? Leave the thermostat at about 69 Fahrenheit. Alternatively, you can completely avoid worry by controlling your thermostat remotely. Ooma detects when your thermostat is in “Away” mode and will automatically forward any home calls to your mobile device.

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TIP #2: SHUT OFF THE GAS AND UNPLUG ALL APPLIANCES
Always turn off gas-powered devices such as stoves, ovens, and fireplaces, and unplug all appliances. This can prevent any accidental fires and potentially hazardous carbon monoxide leaks into your home, as well as save energy. This is especially important if you have pets at home who can’t defend themselves against unforeseen hazards. For an added layer of protection, be in the know—Ooma can warn you via text and direct you to call 911 when your Nest Protect smoke/carbon monoxide detector has been triggered.
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TIP #3: DON’T KEEP YOUR TRAVEL A SECRET
When leaving home for several days, tell someone you trust where you’ll be in a case of emergencies, such as a fire, burglary, or carbon monoxide leak. Friends staying in town or a thoughtful neighbor could be options. They can keep an eye out for suspicious activity and notify you of any out-of-the-ordinary occurrences. Ooma allows you to be notified immediately when 911 is dialed and you can call them or call the police to investigate.

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TIP #4: LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO MONITOR YOUR HOME
Thanks to technology, our homes are getting smarter and smarter. Did you know there are countless apps that can connect to systems in our homes—from central temperature to security systems, light bulbs to the Amazon Echo?
The Ooma Telo seamlessly interacts with your favorite smart home products and services to make your home safer and more convenient than ever before. Whether it be increased levels of carbon monoxide or a home break-in, Ooma can be the first to alert you to any danger.

4 Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

You can learn more about Ooma’s home monitoring system and buy an Ooma Telo at http://www.ooma.com.

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Has an emergency ever happened at your home while you were away? 

 

Posted by Kim 35 Comments
Filed Under: Archives, Travel Tagged: christmas, Emergency, holiday, Home, home owners, Ooma, renters, security, Travel

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Kim Delatorre is a mom to three kids. She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

Comments

  1. Jerry Marquardt says

    January 8, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    Thank you so much for the tips and pointers on this very important subject. I like my home safe all year. but there well may be more targeting in the holidays, if not for desperation.

    Reply
  2. Richard Hicks says

    January 8, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Some super tips that all need to heed!

    Reply
  3. tridingermckee says

    January 8, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    I am so lucky as to have a neighbor who watches out for our place. I know that uneasy feeling of leaving for a few days and worrying about the house.

    Reply
  4. Joy Venters says

    January 8, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    good tips

    Reply
  5. Buddy Garrett says

    January 8, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    These tips are great. I never thought of turning off the gas and unplugging appliances.

    Reply
  6. Leah Shumack says

    January 8, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    I have a neighbor friend who I let know when I’m on a trip so she can keep an eye on my house for me! I love that technology is helping with this now! There has been a few times where I wasn’t sure if I left a door unlocked!

    Reply
  7. Kathy Pease says

    January 8, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    No emergencies yet knock on wood but I do always worry someone will break in and steal my beauty supplies,clothes or beer

    Reply
  8. Jeani Brickner says

    January 8, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Luckily, I have never had something happen while we were away. I didn’t realize that I should turn off the gas and unplug the appliances. Thanks for the nice tips!

    Reply
  9. Allyson Becker says

    January 7, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    These are great tips. And you are right about not turning the thermostat off.

    Reply
  10. MaryAnn says

    January 7, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    We have used Ooma before.

    Reply
  11. Kat Emerick says

    January 7, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Thanks for the tips. I worry all the time when we go away!

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  12. Shawn A says

    January 7, 2017 at 8:22 am

    We have not had anything serious happen and hopefully will not in the future. Thank you for the helpful tips.

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  13. Kayla Klontz says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks so much for the tips, I always forget something. My father recently lost his house from neglecting to turn something off

    Reply
  14. Wendy R. says

    January 1, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    We’ve been lucky so far (knock on wood!) And we usually have a neighbor watch our home. Growing up, the washer hose burst once when my family was gone and we returned to a laundry room full of water.

    Reply
  15. Jenna Hudson (@HudsonJenna) says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I have very friendly and generous neighbors whom I trust to watch over my home. I don’t worry when I’m away. I’m very blessed for that.

    Reply
  16. christina moore says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Thank you for sharing the tips, I try to keep everything safe

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    December 28, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I’m always looking for ways to live safer! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  18. Barrie says

    December 27, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    I’ve heard of OOMA but am surprised to learn it’s more than a phone service! I’m checking it out to learn all that the company has to offer!

    Reply
  19. Deborah Kats (@kats_deborah) says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Thank you for the tips on keeping your Home safe!

    Reply
  20. Michelle Coles says

    December 23, 2016 at 11:19 am

    I always have that feeling that I forgot to do something when I leave the house! Great Tips, Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Lesley F says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:47 am

    These are some great tips

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  22. Victoria Scott says

    December 22, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    These are great tips and good reminders!

    Reply
  23. Julie Lundstrom says

    December 22, 2016 at 10:17 am

    These are some good tips.

    Reply
  24. gracefulcoffee says

    December 22, 2016 at 8:36 am

    These are really great tips! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  25. vickie couturier says

    December 22, 2016 at 6:27 am

    yes ,,i left a iron on once and had to call a neighbor to go turn if off and unplug it

    Reply
  26. Darcy Koch says

    December 22, 2016 at 3:37 am

    All great tips. However, I would probably still check everything 2 or 3 times before I felt comfortable leaving.

    Reply
  27. melody hodge says

    December 21, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    All are great tips but #2 is the one I triple check before leaving my house. I have such a fear of gas problems while away so I guess Im a little more worried over that.

    Reply
  28. thomas hill says

    December 21, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    good points to make.

    Reply
  29. Mia says

    December 21, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Important tips to remember and good idea to monitor with apps.

    Reply
  30. DebH says

    December 21, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Always a great idea to have a friend or family check on your home when you’re away!

    Reply
  31. Nancy says

    December 21, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I will add on to tip #3 – tell someone you trust that you are traveling, but don’t blab it all over social media that you are gone.

    Reply
  32. Marcie W. says

    December 21, 2016 at 8:20 am

    These are all fantastic tips to keep in mind while traveling. We always ask our neighbor to keep an eye on things while we’re gone for added security.

    Reply
  33. Karen Beckett says

    December 21, 2016 at 5:43 am

    Wonderful tips! It’s a very good idea to have a very reliable close neighbor to help keep an eye on things.

    Reply
  34. Janet W. says

    December 21, 2016 at 3:52 am

    These are all great tips to keep in mind! We always tell our next door neighbor when we will be away so they can keep an eye on things for us.

    Reply
  35. texasinak says

    December 20, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I love these tips/. My fiancé never wants to tell any of the neighbors we are gone, but I always remind him if its someone we trust it will help.

    Reply

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