“New Years Eve is a great chance to celebrate the year gone by and the coming of a new one. However, these celebrations also come with great dangers and responsibilities. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you make your New Years plans!

If you are celebrating New Years Eve away from your home or will be traveling at all, here are some ideas to keep you safe.

• Plan your travel options ahead of time, arranging for a designated driver, a hotel stay, shuttle/limo service, public transportation and extra “Plan B” options before your night out.

Host / Hostess providing a great party atmosphere, consider these tips to keep your guests safe.

• Make sure smoke alarms are working and have fresh batteries.
• Research numbers for local hospitals and authorities and have them ready in the case of an accident.
• Contact a local cab company to provide rides for your guests, or have a trusted designated driver ready to take guests home if necessary.
• Offer non-alcoholic drink options and have plenty of water available.
• Use differently colored cups for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Dump unattended cups so kids and pets do not consume them.
• Stop serving alcohol several hours before the party ends (and stick to it!).”

American Safety Council (» New Years Eve Safety Tips)