Safety Tip Tuesday - Holiday Season Drunk Driving Campaign

New Year’s Eve is once again upon us, a night to reflect back on the last 365 days and celebrate the coming year.

As the clock runs down on for 2019, be sure to take a few precautions to ensure everyone rings in the new year happy, healthy, and safe!

Traveling?

If you plan to drive on NYE, don’t drink and drive.
- Plan for a designated driver.
- Call a cab or take public transportation.
  - Patty Wagon 360-427-0202
  - Mason County Taxi 360-426-8294
  - Shelton Cab 360-426-9222
  - Mason County Transit Schedule: http://www.masontransit.org/busschedules/
- Download apps for transportation, such as Uber or Lyft.
  - Uber: Sign Up Here
  - Lyft: Sign Up Here
If you are driving (sober); be alert behind the wheel, be aware of your surroundings and watch out for impaired drivers.
Be prepared to drive in winter weather.
Use seatbelts and prepare an emergency safety kit for your vehicle.

Be mindful of your surroundings and how others are acting. If you see something, say something.
If someone appears intoxicated, keep them from driving and call them a ride to ensure they get home safely.

Contact a local cab company to provide rides for your guests and book them in advance or provide local transportation contact info.
Provide non-alcoholic beverages for you guests. Stay hydrated.

Plan ahead and designate a sober driver before the celebration begins.
If you stay out late, consider staying overnight at a friend’s house or booking a local hotel within walking distance from the party.
Stay hydrated.

Loud noises can scare pets. Give them extra attention so they don’t run away in a panic upon hearing the pop of a champagne bottle or exploding fireworks
Keep your pets inside, in a comfortable room, with comforting music playing to drown out loud, unusual noises.
Make sure all fences and gates are secure so if pets leave the house, they are confined to the yard.
Ask your veterinarian for tranquilizers if you animal has shown signs of extreme uneasiness around loud noises or crowds in the past.
Make sure your pet has its ID and microchip information that is current. This will make it easier to get your pet back if he/she escapes your home and yard during festivities.