Black bears have been making appearances in our neighborhoods lately, throughout the Borough, they are by nature wary of people. However, if you encounter a black bear in your neighborhood or outdoors while hiking or camping, remember follow these common-sense safety tips published by the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife. continue reading →
360-degree Video Shows Why Fire Safety is So Important
What’s it like to be caught in a burning building? Watch this 360-degree video from USA Today to learn fire safety tips that could save your life. continue reading →
High Heat Weather Safety Tips
New Jersey summers are hot; most summers see heat waves in one or more parts of the United States. Below are some safety tips from the CDC that everyone can benefit from.
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Slow Down, Move Over!
On Monday, March 7, 2016 Trooper Sean Cullen was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a vehicle fire in Deptford Township. continue reading →
Hoverboard Fire Safety Tips
Hoverboard — part toy, part transportation. These self-balancing scooters have quickly become the latest fad. However, many hover boards have been linked to fires. NFPA urges you to be fire safe when using these devices.
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Don’t Burn Your Wrapping Paper
Christmas morning in many homes means unwrapping gifts in front of a cozy fireplace. And every year, local fire departments across the country warn people not to toss all that wrapping paper into the flames, for very good reason: It might start a serious chimney fire.
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Kitchen Safety: Grease Fires
Grease fires happens when your cooking oil becomes too hot. When heating, oils first start to boil, then they’ll start smoking, and then they’ll catch on fire. Most vegetable oils have a smoking point around 450°F, while animal fats like lard or goose fat will start smoking around 375°F. continue reading →
Halloween Safety
Planning ahead can help make this Halloween a fire-safe one. Taking simple fire safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials are flame-resistant, can prevent fires. continue reading →
School’s Open—Drive Carefully
Launched in 1946, AAA’s School’s Open—Drive Carefully awareness campaign was created as a way to help reduce child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. continue reading →
The New, New Jersey Car Seat Laws
Earlier this year, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation which changes the way parents and care takers must use car seats in the state of New Jersey; it will go into effect on September 1, 2015. Here’s how the revised law will work according to each age group: continue reading →
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