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Be SMART Zoom Program at Washington Township Public Library

The Be SMART campaign promotes responsible gun storage and asks adults to take simple steps to prevent children from getting ahold of guns.

LONG VALLEY - On Monday, September 13 at 7 PM, Washington Township Public Library will host a Be SMART Zoom program. The Be SMART campaign promotes responsible gun storage and asks all adults to take simple steps to reduce the harm that can occur when unsupervised children get ahold of an unsecured firearm. Join us for a brief presentation to learn about the Be SMART campaign. SMART adults follow these five easy steps to keep kids safe:

• Secure guns in homes and vehicles.
• Model responsible behavior around guns.
• Ask about unsecured guns in other homes.
• Recognize the role of guns in suicide
• Tell your peers to be SMART.

This program will be held over Zoom. Please register with an email address so we can send you a link to attend. Click here to sign up.

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