The MEL is once again participating in Data Privacy Day, an annual international effort to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. Data Privacy Day (DPD) is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance in North America. This year, DPD will spotlight the value of information. Whether you’re an […]
Planning now for Snow Emergencies can help reduce accidents, injuries and ensure smoother operations when the storm strikes. Click here for the latest bulletin. And for safety tips for workers during winter months click here for the latest Safety Briefings.
A new ransomware strain called “Ryuk” is affecting numerous municipalities across NJ with ransoms over $100k. Find out how to protect your entity today. Click here to read the bulletin about Ryuk and make sure to review the MEL’s Cyber Risk Management Program.
Cyber Safety Warning: When shopping online this holiday season, be extra mindful of clicking any unfamiliar or suspicious web links or pictures. Click here to review our “Email Do’s & Don’ts” infographic.
Municipalities and public agencies collect leaves by a number of different means (leaf vacuums, front end loaders, bagged leaves, etc.) in an effort to improve safety and efficiency of the process. Any leaf collection operation exposes workers to hazards. Please consider the following tips to protect workers: Department Leaders Perform a job hazard assessment on […]
Handling land use issues can be tricky. MEL has new training materials available for 2018 including a PowerPoint and training guide. Click herefor more information.
Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June to November — are you prepared? Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
The MEL (Municipal Excess Liability Fund) and MRHIF (Municipal Reinsurance Health Fund) are sponsoring the 8th annual educational seminar on Friday, April 20, 2018, for commissioners, municipal personnel, risk managers and vendor personnel. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Conference Center at the East Windsor Holiday Inn, 399 […]
New Jersey Municipal Excess Join Liability Insurance Fund (MEL) has accredited 77 Risk Managers to advise members.
