Designate someone to be near the door to avoid problems before they happen. Get to know your neighbors and let them know about your party plans. Use paper or plastic cups to avoid broken glass and possible injuries, and to simplify cleanup. Encourage buddy systems to watch for over-consumption and to ensure a safe trip home if you're walking. Take keys away from anyone who shouldn't be driving.
Offer rides with a responsible driver or pay for cab rides.
Personal Safety Failure to disperse, once dispersal is demanded by police, can result in a threat to your safety, and criminal charges. Flying objects, tear gas or mace, broken glass, fire, and dangerous crowd behavior can also pose serious threats to the safety of bystanders. Emergency vehicles must have access to the area. Stay well away from emergency vehicles and access routes. Fires, whether intentional or accidental, can be especially dangerous because of the high number of wood homes, trees, and potential injuries.