Here are a few ways to protect your property, family and health this holiday season.
Perhaps the largest threat is a home invasion.
I spoke with Officer Brandon in Northern California about burglaries during the holidays.
For example, the holiday season leaves an above normal number of houses unoccupied.
The rise in number of unoccupied houses provides burglars with more opportunities.
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Motion sensor lights also deter people from entering.
And of course, Officer Brandon highly recommends a security system.
ONeill also advises hiring a service person to inspect your furnace before running your heat each winter.
It is important during the holidays to balance fun with safety.
Excessive alcohol consumption can also be a problem not just for your liver but also for our roadways.
Keep the holiday season merry and bright this year by focusing on how you might keep things safe.
Being proactive is the best way to ensure a safe holiday for you and yours.
Timothy Moore is an editor and a freelance writer living in Nashville with his partner and their two dogs.
They wish you and your family a happy holiday season.
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