With the recent wet weather, the New Jersey Information and Education System (NJPIES) has seen an increase in calls related to mushrooms. Each year, NJ residents find themselves hospitalized after picking and eating wild mushrooms that were thought to be edible. Eating even a few bites of certain mushrooms can cause severe illness.
Articles by NJ Poison Control
Comfort Zones
Severe rain storms can cause electrical outages. Carbon monoxide poisoning is an immediate danger and more prevalent during bad weather. Safety tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during bad weather: In the event of power outages, take these precautions: Do not bring portable generators, propane stoves, charcoal grills, and any gas-powered equipment into the home [...]