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The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office wishes everyone a wonderful New Year. Have fun ringing in 2014 tonight, but please put safety first.
If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, following these simple rules could prevent a tragedy:
-- Plan ahead by naming a designated driver. Make this your responsibility as the host.
-- Serve non-alcoholic beverages as an option to your guests.
-- Stop serving alcohol to your guests several hours before the party ends.
-- Provide your guests with a place to stay overnight in your home.
If you are attending a New Year’s Eve party or celebration, here are some tips for you:
-- Don’t drink and drive.
-- If you are impaired, get a sober friend or family member to come pick you up, or stay where you are until you are sober.
-- Take the keys from someone if you think he/she is too impaired to drive.

Tips provided by answers.usa.gov