Community Safety

Washington – Do you know what you and your family would do in case of an emergency? If you don’t, you’re not the only one.

Washington – Ninety percent of adolescent athletes claim they have been injured while competing in a sport, and almost half of those athletes reported they have hidden or downplayed an injury to stay in the game, according to a report from Safe Kids Worldwide.

Washington – The vehicle that you drive might be unsafe. Now, a free online resource developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can help you find out.

Joint Base Andrews, MD – Have you been stung by an insect lately? Although the ability to identify bees, wasps and other stinging insects is useful for providing proper treatment, a recent study shows that most adults have trouble telling these insects – and their nests – apart.

Calgary, Alberta – Maybe you know somebody who works in a cubicle all week and cuts loose on the weekend with motocross, hiking, rock climbing or other demanding physical activities. Maybe you’re that somebody.

Boston – Parents engage in the same dangerous driving behaviors that they warn their children against, according to data released by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions.

Washington –The American College of Emergency Physicians is reminding parents and caretakers of the dangers of furniture tip-overs.

Davis, CA – Many consumers do not practice food safety at home, although they are aware of food safety issues and the risk of foodborne illness, according to recent research from the University of California, Davis.

Columbus, OH – As lacrosse gains popularity among youth, the risk of injury increases, a recent study states.

Jinan, China – Eating five servings of fruit and vegetables each day can help a person live longer, a recent study indicates.