Community Safety Division

RSS

Rochester, MN – Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink can considerably increase blood pressure and stress hormone responses, potentially raising the risk of heart disease over time, according to a study from Mayo Clinic.

Washington – Inadequate registration of vehicle tires leads to ineffective recalls, and consumers receive insufficient guidance about the risks of tire aging, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

Lyon, France – A new health concern surrounds hot dogs, sausage and other processed meat. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer on Oct. 26 stated that “sufficient evidence” exists linking consumption of processed meat to colorectal cancer, according to a press release.

Falls Church, VA – A new online resource center offers a variety of materials to help people protect themselves and their family members from mold growth in buildings.

Emmitsburg, MD – Looking for a way to teach young children about fire safety? All you have to know is how to get to Sesame Street.

Dallas – Respond quickly and use a cell phone to call 911 to help heart attack victims, according to the American Heart Association’s updated CPR guidelines.

Mobile, AL – The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation has launched a campaign to help inform children on how to safely use elevators, escalators and moving walkways.

Washington – Drugged driving is on the rise – nearly matching drunk driving in the number of fatal crashes – according to a recent study from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility.

Washington – When her organization discusses sports safety and concussions, Safe Kids Worldwide President and CEO Kate Carr often hears many of the same questions from parents: What exactly is a concussion? How is the severity of concussion measured? When is it OK for children with concussions to return to play?