New Year’s celebrations are exciting & fun, but it is important to stay safe. These actions can help save your life or someone else’s!

Drive Safe

Responsibility – It is estimated that 10,000 lives are claimed each year from drunk driving crashes.

• If you will be drinking, plan on not driving. Plan an UBER/LYFT or find a designated driver ahead of time. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
• If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys and arrange a sober ride home.
• Contact local law enforcement if you should see an impaired driver on the road

Winter Weather – be prepared for New England Winters!

• Prepare an emergency car kit and place into the trunk
• Follow winter driving safety tips

See Something, Say Something

Report anything suspicious by dialing 9-1-1 or contact the local police department.

• Suspicious activity such as questioning security measures of buildings or operations beyond curiosity
• Unusual items or situations, unattended bags, or vehicles parked in odd locations

Firework Safety

Fireworks are illegal in MA without a license. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. This includes sparklers!

Click here to find local firework displays where you can enjoy these safely!