The Abingdon Police Department
would like New Year's Eve to be a fun, but safe experience for everyone. Here
are a few tips for those that are hosting parties and those that are heading
out.
Hosting a party?
A few simple rules could prevent a tragedy:
· Confirm
guests have a plan for a safe way home through a non-drinking designated
driver. Think ahead by naming a “designated driver.” Make this your
responsibility as the host.
· Plan
activities like party games or door prize drawings that do not involve alcohol
and engage people, resulting in a lower consumption of alcohol.
· Serve
non-alcoholic beverages as an option to your guests. Do not push drinks.
Drinking at a party is not mandatory to have a good time.
· Provide
plenty of food to keep guests from drinking on an empty stomach. But avoid too
many salty snacks, which tend to make people thirsty and drink more.
· Offer
non-alcoholic beverages to non-drinking designated drivers and others who
prefer not to drink alcohol. Never serve alcohol to someone under 21.
· Stop
serving alcohol to your guests several hours before the party ends.
· If,
despite your efforts, some of your guests have had too much to drink, never let
them drive home impaired. Have a sober driver on hand to drive them home or
offer your sofa to guests who need to stay put.
· To
be a good host, you should stay within your limits in order to make sure your
guests stay within theirs.
Going out?
· If
you drink, don’t drive!
· Plan
ahead and always designate a sober driver before the party or celebration
begins.
· If
you are impaired, call a sober friend or family member to come pick you up.
· Or,
stay where you are until you are sober.
· Never
get in a car with someone who has been drinking.
· If
you see someone driving drunk, always call the police.
· Take the keys from someone if you think he/she is too impaired to
drive. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get
behind the wheel. They’ll thank you for it.
Drinking? Don’t
leave your drink unattended where someone could put something in it.
Public Events: Be
aware of your surroundings. Do not go alone, bring a friend.
Happy
New Year!
Have a safe and wonderful evening and
thank you for all your support through 2015.
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