Safety tips to ensure your day is full of lucky charms.
• Don't bring valuables to any celebration. Only bring with you what is necessary, such as your driver's license, money, a phone and shamrock necklaces.
• If you're attending an event with a large crowd, such as a local St. Patty's Day parade, be aware of your surroundings and locate where you can go for help if necessary.
• If you plan on drinking, don't drive! Protect yourself and others by having a designated driver and make sure everyone wears a seat-belt.
• If you are the designated driver, watch out for intoxicated walkers who pay no attention to lights or crosswalks.
• Use public transportation or take a cab both to and from your location so you can avoid leaving your car in an unfamiliar place overnight. Many places offer free rides.
• If going out with a group of friends, have everyone “buddy up” to make sure they get home safely.
• Stay hydrated and fed. Make sure you don't drink on an empty stomach and definitely consume water or non-alcoholic beverages in between the green beer.
• Do not leave drinks unattended. Many pubs have outdoor tents set up with port-a-potties outside. Finish your drinks before hitting the restroom.
• If you become separated from your group, don't wander off alone. Ask the party staff to contact a taxi company for you.
• If the party is at your house, have guests turn their keys in to you when they arrive. That way you can ensure that everyone has a safe ride home. But be prepared to let your guests stay the night as an alternative.
• Have phone numbers handy for a cab company, emergency contacts and poison control.
• Have plenty of food and snacks available so your guests aren't drinking on an empty stomach.
• If cups are unattended for a while, dump them out, especially if there are curious kids around.
• If you're attending an event with a large crowd, such as a local St. Patty's Day parade, be aware of your surroundings and locate where you can go for help if necessary.
• If you plan on drinking, don't drive! Protect yourself and others by having a designated driver and make sure everyone wears a seat-belt.
• If you are the designated driver, watch out for intoxicated walkers who pay no attention to lights or crosswalks.
• Use public transportation or take a cab both to and from your location so you can avoid leaving your car in an unfamiliar place overnight. Many places offer free rides.
• If going out with a group of friends, have everyone “buddy up” to make sure they get home safely.
• Stay hydrated and fed. Make sure you don't drink on an empty stomach and definitely consume water or non-alcoholic beverages in between the green beer.
• Do not leave drinks unattended. Many pubs have outdoor tents set up with port-a-potties outside. Finish your drinks before hitting the restroom.
• If you become separated from your group, don't wander off alone. Ask the party staff to contact a taxi company for you.
• If the party is at your house, have guests turn their keys in to you when they arrive. That way you can ensure that everyone has a safe ride home. But be prepared to let your guests stay the night as an alternative.
• Have phone numbers handy for a cab company, emergency contacts and poison control.
• Have plenty of food and snacks available so your guests aren't drinking on an empty stomach.
• If cups are unattended for a while, dump them out, especially if there are curious kids around.