Newark Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

Newark, NJ- Summer’s nearly here, and with each walk in the park, day at the pool and backyard BBQ comes the risk of snakebites, drowning and fires, but don’t worry! There’s no reason to stay cooped up inside all season.

Patch put together a list of summer safety tips to keep you safe and having fun while the weather’s warm. Make sure to give snakes their distance and always swim with a buddy to stay carefree during the dog days.

Keeping these tips in mind, there are other possible dangers that affect Newark residents year round.

We asked Patch readers what they thought the biggest safety issues were in their town. Here’s a list of the most pressing problems, from break-ins to traffic jams:

• "Crossing the street in a crosswalk, and cars don't stop for you."

• "Jaywalking"

• "We should have a voluntary trained people to watch crime in the neighborhood!"

• "The potholes"

• "Being safe when you're out and about period."

Is there a problem that wasn’t mentioned? Share it with us in the comments below or on our Newark Patch Facebook page.