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Keep It Safe - While we’re ringing in 2015 in style, it’s important to keep in mind the need to be safe while you’re doing it. Here are some of BET.com’s top New Year’s Eve safety tips. — Kellee Terrell  (@kelleent)(Photo: Getty Images)

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Find a Designated Driver Ahead of Time - Please don’t wait until you are too drunk to figure out who is driving home. If you cannot find a designated driver, keep some numbers of local cab/car services in your area. Call a sober friend or family member to come pick you up if possible. Whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.  (Photo: GettyImages)

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Try Limiting Your Cocktails - Pay attention to how much you and your friends are drinking. Our advice: Just take your time and try drinking water after every alcoholic drink. Make sure you eat something prior to and during your partying.  (Photo: David Silverman/Getty Images)

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Pay Attention to What's Going On Around You - When it comes to liquor, some folks can become irrational, erratic and sometimes even violent. If someone is acting too crazy, take that as a sign to either move away from them or leave the party. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Monitoring Your Own NYE Party - Part of being a good host is ensuring the safety of your guests. Think about ending liquor service before the party ends, that way you give people some time to sober up. If you have the space, offer to let some people spend the night. Don’t let anyone drive home drunk. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Be Careful With Fireworks - Fireworks aren’t just for the Fourth of July. Please make sure that you handle fireworks with care and follow the directions. Make sure you set them off outside in an open area. Make sure that your kids and any household pets are inside your home. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Do Not Leave Your Drink Unattended - Make sure that your drink is with you at all times. All someone needs is a few seconds to slip something into your cup. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Carry Only What You Need - Try not to overstuff your purse or wallet with items that you don’t need with you for that night — you might lose them or, even worse, they might get stolen. Take only the essentials: your cell phone, ID, subway/bus card, one debit/credit card and some cash.  (Photo: KEYSTONE /Landov)

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Charge Your Phone to the Max - The worst thing is when you’re out and your phone dies. You may really need your phone to call a cab, find your friends, report an incident to the police or call 9-1-1. If some of your friends all have the same phone, designate one person to bring a phone charger just in case. (Photo: APPLE)