Keeping Safe

Protecting Families

Here, in one easily accessible place, you can find information to secure your home from break-ins, protect your teenager on the Internet or safeguard your 10-year-old on her bicycle. You will also find links to local police, fire, and emergency services agencies as well as links to the FBI, U.S. Courts, State Attorney General’s Office, and more.

Safety Tips for Children

Simple tips to protect infants, toddlers and older children from accidental injury around the home. Also in Spanish

Summer Safety

Keep your family safe all summer long.

Holiday Safety

Whether you are cooking, shopping or decorating a tree, find out how to have a safe holiday.

Grilling Safety

Summertime means many peple are barbecuing. Learn how to be safe from bacteria and fires.

Cyberbullying

School yard bullying has now often become “cyberbullying” — bullying that takes place online. Find out how to prevent it and what to do about it if it happens.

Consumer Safety

File complaints, compare gas and heating oil prices, learn about product safety, telemarketing scams and identity theft.

Child Abuse

Learn how to prevent, identify and report child abuse. Links to Megan's law and the National Sex Offender Registry.

Health Safety

Tips on communicable diseases and general health information, bio-terrorism hospital directory.

Domestic Violence

Violence occurs in families of all backgrounds, all socioeconomic groups, in urban and rural settings. If you fear you may be a victim of domestic violence, immediately seek help.

Special Needs Registry

Consider registering with the Special Needs Registry if you might require assistance leaving your home during an emergency. The registry is for individuals with physical or mental disabilities who live on their own.

Teen Driving

Special section devoted to issues of teen driving including: how to get your permit and license and why you should be wearing your seatbelt.

Driving Safety

Learn about DWI, auto safety, seat belts, child safety seats, drowsy driving, and more.

Identity Theft

Consumers can fight back against identity theft by safeguarding personal information.

Senior Safety

Information regarding prescription drugs, adult daycare, elder abuse, Medicare, nursing homes, and senior employment.

Elder Abuse

The purpose of this site is to provide help and advice to people who care for — and about — the elderly.

KI Information

Find out about Potassium Iodide (KI), its use and where to get it.

Winter Safety

Prevent electrical and heater fires as well as carbon monoxide poisoning by following a few simple steps.

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