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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Hustle and Bustle of the Holiday Season Leaves Room for Mishaps

Holiday safety advice from the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System

Editor's Note: The following is a news release from the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System. An exciting time of year is upon us with holiday traditions of celebrating with friends and family. It’s an extremely busy time for all and that’s why everyone should pay special attention to the safety and well-being of themselves as well as their loved ones. It’s easy to forget that potential tragedy can occur during this joyous time of year so always supervise children and pets. To ensure a safe holiday season, the NJ Poison Experts offer these safety tips. Alcohol - If accidentally swallowed by children and/or pets, leftover cocktails can be fatal! Always empty beverage glasses and place them out of reach of curious children and …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Brick Barrier Island Residents May Gain More Access Soon

Mayor says he's just waiting for state approval

Brick hopes to allow its barrier island residents and property owners to be able to drive to their properties in their own vehicles "soon," but the township needs state approval first.     "We hope it will be soon, we hope it's within days," said Mayor Stephen Acropolis, on a bus tour Thursday of many of the township's Sandy-ravaged waterfront and low-lying sections. "We're just waiting for some construction work to be cleared, for Route 35 to be opened and for approval from the state Department of Transportation." On Thursday morning, Acropolis, Police Chief Nils Bergquist, other police officers and the National Guard traveled by police-escorted bus with a limited number of media to tour the township's barrier island and other damaged …

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Poison Experts Offer Safety Tips for the Holidays

Here are some simple but effective safety tips from The New Jersey Poison Information & Education System to keep your loved ones safe during the holiday season.

Editor’s Note: The following is a news release issued by the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us.  With all the excitement, it is easy to forget that potential tragedy can occur during this joyous time of year.  As you prepare for the festivities, New Jersey’s poison experts would like to remind you that common holiday mishaps can be avoided simply by paying attention and always supervising children and pets.  Follow these easy safety tips to keep your loved ones safe during this exciting time of year.                                Call to Action – Help is Just a Phone Call Away NJPIES leaders urge medical professionals, parents, educators, caregivers and the general …

TonyMiller

7:04 am on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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