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Boating Safety | U.S. Coast Guard
Find recalls and general safety and regulation information for boating.
Swimming Safety | Red Cross
Advice for keeping adults, children, and inexperienced swimmers safe.
Road Safety | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Keeping drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists safe. Plus vehicle safety.
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Product Safety | Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall and safety education for a variety of products.
Consumer Product Information Database
Searchable database that lists the chemical ingredients in household products.
Consumer Protection | Nolo
Legal experts address topics including credit cards, car buying, insurance, and more.
Food & Drug
Drug Safety | U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Information about proper drug use, safety, storage, and disposal.
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Food Safety | U.S. Department of Agriculture
How to safely buy, prepare, and store food.
Food Safety | U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Food recalls, foodborne illness, safety alerts, dietary supplements, and more.
Restaurant Inspection Scores | City of Austin
Learn how your favorite eateries rate when it comes to safety and cleanliness.
Internet Safety
Safe Browsing | Google
Search a particular website or URL to find out if it's safe or malicious.
Introduction to Internet Safety | GCF Global
Learn how to stay safe online by spotting and avoiding risks like spam and malware.
Online Privacy and Security | Federal Trade Commission
Articles, videos, and infographics to help learn about staying safe online.
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Books
Eating Dangerously
Publication Date: 2014
Food-borne illnesses and tips for staying protected.
Do You Really Need That Pill?
Publication Date: 2018
How to avoid drug side effects and interactions.
Safe Kids, Smart Parents
Publication Date: 2013
What parents need to know to keep their children safe.
Just in Case
Publication Date: 2008
Learn how to prepare for the unexpected.
Fight Like a Girl... and Win
Publication Date: 2007
Self-defense for women.
Raising a Screen-Smart Kid
Publication Date: 2019
Expert advice on raising kids in our constantly connected world.
The Disaster-Ready Home
Publication Date: 2022
Create an emergency preparedness plan to weather out any storm.
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