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    10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety
    These ten tips for bicycle safety are intended for use by children, parents, and the general public. The information is presented as a public service by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat... Details >
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
    Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools   External Links Disclaimer Logo
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    A summary report of research on violence prevention, intervention and crisis response in schools. The report can help school communities -- administrators, teachers, families, students, support staff,... Details >
    Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
    Fire Safety Publications
    This page links users to a variety of publications regarding fire safety. Publications address chimneys, overheated clothes dryers, household extension cords, and smoke detectors.... Details >
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    First Aid Kits for the Farm and Home
    Tips for assembling useful first kits for the farm -- tractors and other farm machinery and the home and for each family car.... Details >
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Get Out Safely: A Factsheet on Fire Escape Planning
    This consumer information fact sheet discusses the importance of a fire escape plan for every family. Readers are advised to practice escaping from every room in the home and to designate a meeting p... Details >
    United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency
    Guns and Your Family  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This fact sheet provides basic guidelines for in-home gun safety. It underscores the importance of safety precautions and presents advice for keeping the home free of violence.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Healthy Swimming - CDC
    Every year, millions of people visit “recreational water” sites, such as swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, or the ocean. This Web site provides information for swimmers, pool opera... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Safety For Older Consumers Home Safety Checklist
    Each year, many older Americans are injured in and around their homes. Seniors and family members can use this checklist to spot possible safety problems which may be present in your home.... Details >
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Take a Bite Out of Crime® Website  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The official web site of the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign, best known for McGruff the Crime Dog® and his nephew Scruff®. Users can link to suggestions and activities that involve the ... Details >
    National Crime Prevention Council
    Tool Kit for Helmet Promotion Programs  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Online references and resources for people who are planning a helmet promotion program.... Details >
    Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
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    Insurance Institute for Highway SafetyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home ModificationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Safe SitterExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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