Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Infant SIDS Deaths: Study Shows Alarming Findings on Hazardous Sleeping Arrangements

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A recent study reveals that many infants who die from Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) have been exposed to multiple unsafe sleep practices. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine discovered that 76% of SUID cases involved hazardous sleep practices, such as sharing a bed with someone else, sleeping with … Read more

Deadly: Multiple Deaths in National Parks Linked to Hazardous Heat Since Start of Summer

LOS ANGELES – The summer season has taken a deadly turn at national parks, with five reported deaths attributed to hazardous heat. As temperatures rise across the country, the dangers of heat-related illnesses become more pronounced, especially in outdoor recreational areas. The recent fatalities have occurred at various national parks, highlighting the need for visitors … Read more

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: Northwest Winds and Hazardous Conditions Expected on Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac

The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory for the Chesapeake Bay area, including parts of Maryland and Virginia, as well as the surrounding inland waters. The advisory is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday, with northwest winds expected to reach 15 to 25 knots and waves reaching … Read more