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Cheers to Ringing in the New Year Safely

Before you gather with family and friends to ring in the New Year, make sure you’ve made plans to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Going out to celebrate? Make a plan to get home safely. If you plan on drinking, designate a non-drinking driver ahead of time and leave your keys at home, or program the phone number of a friend or local taxi service to your phone. Pace yourself. Pay attention to how much alcohol you are consuming Stay hydrated. Alternate alcoholic drinks with water. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. They’ll thank you for it. Never get in a car with someone who has been drinking. There’s always another way to get home safely! It’s not worth the risk. If you see someone driving drunk, call the police. Getting drunk drivers off the roads prevents tragedies and saves lives. Hosting a party? Make sure to keep all alcohol, festive foods, chocolates, floral arrangements and party deco