Happy holidays, and Happy New Year! Here are some tips on how to bring in the new decade safely!
- If you’re going out and plan on celebrating with alcohol, make sure you have a designated driver, whether it be a ridesharing service or a friend. Don’t drink and drive!
- Did you know that New Year’s Day is the second most active holiday for car thefts? If you must leave your car somewhere overnight, make sure that it’s locked, and try to pick your vehicle up the next day as early as possible!
- If you’re hosting a party, try to keep your guest list limited to people you actually know – strangers may be less likely to respect your property. You probably don’t want to bring in the new year filing a claim for damages or missing items!
- Another tip for hosts – be sure you’re serving plenty of food! Having snacks available throughout the evening not only keeps your guests happy but can also help counter the effects of alcohol.
- While tempting, avoid starting the new year off with a ‘bang’, whether it be firearms or fireworks. Both can lead to injuries, and sometimes even a fire, and neither mix well with celebrating crowds.
- Keep your pets safe! Avoid taking them out into crowds, and make sure they are in a secure location, so they don’t feel the need to try to run away in a panic.