Safe Party InitiativeThe Safe Party Initiative aims to reduce problems related to high risk drinking at parties in the Davis community. It focuses on creating safer party environments by building a closer sense of community between students and neighbors, promoting safety at parties and enhancing enforcement of alcohol-related laws and policies. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the City of Davis and the University of California, Davis.We encourage you to visit our website (http://safeparty.ucdavis.edu) for helpful tips on having fun and staying safe whether you throw a party or just attend one. While you’re there, make sure to check out our food ideas, mocktail recipes and take one of our quizzes.Like what you see on the website? Come to the Health Education and Promotion office to inquire about our “When the Price is Wrong” program, pick up a safe party pack and/or buy a safe party t-shirt.

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning• Unresponsive or unable to awaken• Slow or shallow breathing: • Less than 13 breaths per minute • More then 8 seconds between breaths• Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin• Repeated, uncontrolled vomiting

If any one of these signs are present:• Call 9-1-1.

From a cell phone call 530.758.3600 for the Davis Police Department and 530.752.1230 for the Campus Police.

• Stay with the person while waiting for help.• Make sure he/she is lying on his/her side to

prevent choking.• Do not be afraid to call for help just because

you and/or the person are under 21.

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Tips for Safer Drinking• Drinking should not be the primary focus of

any activity.• Recognize another’s right to drink or not to drink.• Set a limit on how many drinks you are going to

have when you drink and stick to it.• Use alcohol cautiously in connection with any

medication or other drugs.• Drink slowly - if you sip a drink and do not

have more than one drink per hour, the alcohol will have less of a chance to build up in your bloodstream.

• Eat before you drink. Eating high-protein foods like cheese and meats will slow down the alcohol absorption rate.

• Drinking carbonated beverages with alcohol or carbonated alcoholic beverages increases the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.

• Know what is in your drinks (e.g. one Long Island Iced Tea can contain five or more ounces of liquor).

• Watch your drink to keep anything from being added to it.

• Avoid drinking out of large, open “punch” bowls (e.g. jungle juice).

• When you go with friends to a party, have a designated driver-someone who will stay sober and drive everyone home.

• If anyone has had too much to drink, see that he or she gets a ride home with someone sober or find him or her a safe place to sleep. In Davis, Tipsy Taxi is available on weekends: 530.752.6666.

Resources:If you have concerns and/or questions about the drinking habits of yourself, a friend or a family member, the following groups may be able to help you:

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 530.752.0871

• Peer counseling from The House: 530.752.5665• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and

Treatment (ADAPT): 530.752.6334

Laws and OrdinancesWhen planning a party, take some time to consider the laws and risks that can be associated with unsafe partying.

• Noise Violations: the first offense will be punished with a fine of less than $150 or you may receive a warning. If you violate the noise ordinance three times within the year, you may receive a maximum of 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

• Social Host Liability: If you provide alcohol to a person who is under the age of 21 or obviously intoxicated, you can be held criminally liable if that person is killed or injured or kills or injures another person.

• TRACE (Target Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergency): This program “traces” the source of alcohol provided. If you are identified as the source of alcohol to minors, you may be fined $1,000, spend up to one year in jail and lose your drivers license.

• Biking Under the Influence (BUI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI): If you get pulled over for a DUI, you could get up to 6 months in

Respect Your NeighborWhen you throw a party, keep in mind how close your neighbors are and respect them and their property.

• Before your party, notify your neighbors and give them your phone number so they can to call you (instead of the police) if there is a problem.

• Plan parking ahead of time so your guests don’t block your neighbors’ driveway and don’t get ticketed.

• Keep the noise to an acceptable level. The best way is to close your windows. This also helps keep people you don’t know from coming in and causing trouble.

• Limit your guest list. This helps keeps the noise level down.

• Keep the party restricted to your property only (e.g., nobody getting sick in the neighbor’s bushes) and keep the trash inside. If any trash does make it outside, make sure to clean it all up after the party is over.

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jail and/or a $1,000 fine, plus additional fines to recover you driver’s license. The total cost is approximately $9,000. A BUI can cost you $250 in fines plus $170 for penalties and State-required add-ons.

• Zero Tolerance: If you are under the age of 21 and are caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.01 or higher, your license may be seized by a law enforcement officer. Refusing to submit to a preliminary alcohol screening test will result in a 1-year license suspension regardless of the person’s actual blood alcohol level.

For more information plus an FAQ from local law enforcement agencies, visit http://safeparty.ucdavis.edu.