The Woodstock Police Department is offering a ride home to patrons on New Year’s Eve who may be impaired or feel unsafe to drive.
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Party goers can call for a “safe ride home” between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Erin Covey, Administrative Director Of Training Institute at Greater Valley EMS said vans are donated from local individuals and the volunteers who come out to help with the program will pick participants up anywhere within a ten mile radius and take them wherever they want to go.
“The main reason for this operation is to ensure that residents can celebrate the holiday, but not endanger the lives of others by driving impaired”, said Captain Kevin Culpepper, Field Operations Division commander. “A drunk driver hit the taxi and she was killed”. The decision to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can also have an impact on where a person wakes up on New Year’s Day.
Staff Sergeant Stand also explains some things drivers can do to stay safe on the roads this New Year’s Eve.
Owner Julie Perrin says they’ll even give you a ride to another bar as long as it means you get there safely.
Mother of five, Denise Satterly said her oldest daughter has used the service.
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“I’m a recovering alcoholic … so what I can do today is, I can give back”. Donations of food, refreshments, and financial support are being accepted. The service will run from 10PM to 2AM, and the rides will only bring people home or to another residence.
