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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.
Summer time means many peple are barbecuing. There are things to do to be safe. 
School yard bullying has now often become “Cyber-Bullying” — bullying that takes place on-line. Find out how to prevent it and what to do about it if it happens.
Learn how to prevent and identify child abuse and programs the county has to protect your children.  
Tips on communicable diseases and general health information, bio-terrorism hospital directory.
Learn about gun safety, missing children, domestic violence, and child abuse prevention.
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. 
File complaints, compare gas and heating oil prices, learn about product safety, telemarketing scams and identity theft.
Holidy safety tips
 
Consumers can fight back against identity theft by safeguarding personal information.
Learn about DWI, auto safety, seat belts, child safety seats, drowsy driving, and more.
We have a special section devoted to issues of teen driving including: how to get your permit and license, why you should be wearing your seatbelt.
Information regarding prescription drugs, adult daycare, elder abuse, Medicare, nursing homes, and senior employment.
A county-created Web site with numerous links to sites to help keep you and your family safe. 
Tips on bicycle safety, strangers, fire safety, and more.
The purpose of this site is to provide help and advice to people who care for — and about — the elderly.
Find out about Potassium Iodide (KI) and its use.


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