As you make your St. Patrick’s Day plans, University Police and WELLWVU have provided some helpful safety reminders.
Use the buddy system. No matter your plans, go with people you know and stay with that group, and never leave a member of your group behind.
If you choose to celebrate with alcohol, please drink responsibly:
- Eat food before and during drinking.
- Avoid drinking games.
- Stick with one type of alcohol.
- Pace drinks to one or fewer per hour and alternate alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages.
- Keep an eye on your drink. Do not leave your drink unattended and do not let someone pour your drink out of your sight.
- Utilize the buddy system when out and about to help prevent someone from ending up in an unsafe situation.
- Plan for you and your group to get home safely whether it’s a ride-sharing app, designated driver, taxi or walking.
If someone is in danger of a drug or alcohol overdose, always call for medical assistance. Under the WVU medical amnesty policy, you may be safe from prosecution and may not face charges under the Campus Student Code if you seek medical assistance in an emergency. No matter what, please seek help to save a life.
If you see something suspicious, please say something. Report suspicious activity by dialing 911 or calling University Police at 304-293-3136. Another communication option is the LiveSafe app, which allows you to communicate directly and discreetly with UPD through text, photo, video and audio, among several other features.