There will be a lot of events going on during New Year's Eve, but things can get out of control pretty quickly if people aren't careful.
To help ensure safety for people, Reno Police will have more officers throughout downtown and other parts of the city.
If you plan on going somewhere that will have large crowds, first responders say you should create a plan before going out.
"We recommend that you locate venue exits immediately and check for exit paths in the case of an emergency. Have a communication plan and establish a meeting place. This is great if you go out with friends and get separated; you got large crowds, you know, especially if the cell towers get overwhelmed with a lot of people, just have a pre-established meeting place," said Operations Chief John McNamara, Reno Fire Department.
They also say that if people are drinking, they should be careful when walking outside and be extra mindful of cars driving on the roads.
Also, Reno Police says there is a big increase of drunk driving on New Year's Eve, so they encourage people to use rideshare apps, public transportation, and walk.
They also say alcohol has been a factor in many overnight deadly crashes, so to combat this, there will be extra DUI enforcement all night long.
"So that's why we ensure that we have the proper number of DUI officers out there to handle any incidents that can happen and proactively stop vehicles as they are leaving either high risk neighborhoods or bars, or people that are showing signs or exhibiting signs of alcohol," said Chief Kathryn nance, Reno Police Department.
The Reno Fire Department also wants to remind people that, the use or possession of fireworks in Washoe County is illegal, unless it has been approved by the Reno Fire Department.
