2005 Dec
2005 Dec Vol. 25, No. 12
Focus on...Safety & Security
The Red Cross of New Jersey
Whenever an unexpected crisis arises, be it a severe winter storm, a fire, or a national emergency like 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, there's one constant—one symbol that people associate with beginning the struggle back to normalcy. That symbol is the Red Cross, and for more than a century, volunteers from Red Cross chapters across the country and around the world have made it their business to ease the pain and fear of disaster victims both natural and man-made. The people of New Jersey have their own guardians in the form of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey. Read More
Safety and Training for HOA Staff
Throughout her career as a safety management consultant and certified safety professional, Deb Potter Ph.D. has heard her share of tragic stories about building staff members injured on the job. Read More
Reducing the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You can't see it, smell it, or touch it, but there's some of it in your home right now—and at a certain level, it becomes deadly. Read More
Miminizing Ice and Snow Damage
Winter's a tough time of year. Sure making snowmen, skiing, and cozying up to a warm fire at night during a snowstorm are all fun activities but letting ice build up in your townhome's roof gutters can lead to major headaches and unnecessary expense. Read More
Emergency Training for your HOA Staff
Be Prepared" is not just a timeworn motto—it's a piece of advice that can save lives, property, and countless dollars. While the average person doesn't really think that they'll be a victim of a fire, flood, earthquake, or even a terrorist attack, one look at the world's headlines over this past year proves that emergencies do happen. Read More
A Profile of Montclair, New Jersey
In addition to a spectacular view of the New York City skyline, the town of Montclair, New Jersey can make another impressive geographic boast: it arose from the ashes of a volcanic ridge, known today as the Watchung Mountains. Read More
A Look Inside Arthur Edwards Inc.
On the homepage of River Vale-based management company Arthur Edwards, Inc., a picture of a little boy in an oversized cowboy hat is placed above the question, "What can a cowboy hat teach us about Professional Management Relationships?" The answer: "It's important to find the right fit." Read More
Emergency Management in New Jersey
New Jersey is the Garden State, but it also might be called the Heavy Rain, Flood and Storm State. "Not only do we have the coast, but we have hundreds of miles of rivers and bays, which does make us prone," says Hillary Cummons, a spokesman for the New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross. Read More
