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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.
Summertime means many peple are barbecuing. Learn how to be safe from bacteria and fires.
School yard bullying has now often become “cyberbullying” — bullying that takes place online. Find out how to prevent it and what to do about it if it happens.
File complaints, compare gas and heating oil prices, learn about product safety, telemarketing scams and identity theft.
Learn how to prevent, identify and report child abuse. Links to Megan's law and the National Sex Offender Registry. 
Tips on communicable diseases and general health information, bio-terrorism hospital directory.
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. 
 
Special section devoted to issues of teen driving including: how to get your permit and license and why you should be wearing your seatbelt.
Learn about DWI, auto safety, seat belts, child safety seats, drowsy driving, and more.
Consumers can fight back against identity theft by safeguarding personal information.
Information regarding prescription drugs, adult daycare, elder abuse, Medicare, nursing homes, and senior employment.
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.
Prevent electrical and heater fires as well as carbon monoxide poisoning by following a few simple steps.
Ready Westchester Sexual Predator Brochure

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