Beach Police Dept. Remove the Tree Promptly after Christmas Day. Remember a dry Christmas tree can be totally consumed by fire in seconds. As the holiday season approaches, it is important to remember the tragic connection between traffic fatalities and drunk driving. The rate of alcohol involvement in fatal crashes is three and one-third times as high at night as during the day, while for all crashes, it's nearly five times as high at night.
Alcohol consumption can be a large part of the holiday season for many people.
Yet too often, especially during the holidays, people believe they are not a risk to others if they drive home after having had a few drinks at a party. Even at blood alcohol concentration levels as low as 0.02, alcohol affects driving ability and crash likelihood. Being aware of the facts about drinking and driving is one way to help eliminate this potentially devastating problem. Use a designated driver or don't drink when you drive. This holiday season, don't let the spirit of giving lull you into giving burglars, muggers, and pickpockets a better chance to do their dirty work.