St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17th. “A week ahead of celebrating with friends, wearing green accessories, and a healthy dose of responsibility – not luck, says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”
If you are going out for St. Patrick’s Day, leave your house or work with a plan. Make sure that you’ll stick to your drinking limit. Even if you aren’t driving, you’ll need to think reasonably.
If you have too much fun, it makes good sense to have a backup plan for getting home. Having a friend with you for your night out is always a good idea says Chief DiGiovanna. “That ‘designated friend’ helps you stick to your limit and see that you get home safely.”
Don’t forget that St. Patrick’s Day is all about green beer and the local pubs are usually over crowed. It’s easy to start socializing and drink too much before you realize that your alcohol intake has become more than what was planned. Let’s develop a plan:
Here are 10 safety tips to start with for a safe night out on St. Patrick’s Day!
1. Plan ahead, take a friend
2. Predetermine a safe way to get home for you and your friends
3. Eat
4. Stay hydrated
5. Pace yourself
6. Avoid rowdy places
7. Be aware of your surroundings
8. Be extra cautious on the roads
9. Don’t let friends drive under the influence
10. Wear green, so you don’t get pinched!
Don’t forget to carry your cell phone on you for emergency situations says Chief DiGiovanna. Have fun, but safety and responsibility come first!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
