Tag: safety
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Eighteen Edison postal letter carriers earn Million Mile Awards for safe driving
EDISON — Eighteen Edison postal letter carriers have exemplified the postal service’s policy of “Safety Depends on Me” for more than three decades. And for their years of safety consciousness, the letter carriers received the National Safety Council’s prestigious Million Mile Award for 30-plus years of accident-free driving at a ceremony on June 13 at…
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HOPEWELL: District officials outline safety measures in wake of Florida shooting
In the wake of a deadly Florida high school shooting last Wednesday, Hopewell Valley Regional School District officials assured parents that the district has taken all measures that it can to ensure student safety – from locked doors to emergency drills. “As educators, [the Florida high school shooting] is a tragic reminder of the tremendous…
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Aberdeen: No Yeshiva here
ABERDEEN After a year long negotiation battle, the Township Council passed an ordinance amending the township code to create a R-65 single family residential zone district, despite some resident opposition. On Jan. 4, 2016, a property owner looking to build a Yeshiva on Meizner Street approached the township’s Zoning Board to apply for a use…
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NJ DOH provides tips to avoid heat exhaustion and stroke
“Illnesses caused by excessive heat can require hospitalization at times and even be a life-threatening condition,” said Health Commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett. “In extremely hot weather, it is vital to drink plenty of fluids, spend time in cool places and reduce or reschedule any physical activity. And please remember to check on elderly family members…
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AAA offers travelers peace of mind with home safety tips
HAMILTON – Whether you’re jet-setting across the seas or taking a “stay-cation” nearby, AAA Mid-Atlantic has tips to make your vacation fun-filled and stress-free. Before heading off to that dream vacation, keep in mind summertime can be a peak season for home break-ins, warns AAA Mid-Atlantic. Experts say “in the rush to get ready for…
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Edison High safety ambassador educates students
NEW BRUNSWICK – Edison High School Senior Vivian Odubanjo, 18, became a safety ambassador to highlight her college applications. But she quickly realized her participation in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Safety Ambassador Program was far more significant. “The kids were so attentive when we came into the room, and hearing them connect with the…
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Prepare your pets for hurricane season
Hurricane season is now upon us, running from June 1 through Nov. 30. It’s expected to be a busy hurricane season this year, according to the National Hurricane Center. A total of 12 named storms, five hurricanes and two major hurricanes are expected this season. The entire Atlantic and Gulf coasts are considered high-risk areas.…
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Officer safety and wellness awards to be presented during national police week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), with support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and BJA’s VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative, presented the National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards at the Memorial Fund’s annual Awards Dinner. The event was held on Saturday, May 14,…
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Tips parents should know about safe driving for teens
HACKETTSTOWN – A National Safety Council (NSC) poll found that 76 percent of parents are unaware that the biggest risk to their teens’ safety is the vehicle sitting in the driveway. In observance of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month that runs throughout the month of May, which is the height of prom and graduation season, the…