Rip currents account for more than 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents are the No. 1 hazard at a surf beach, leading to tens of thousands of rescues by lifeguards and over 100 drowning fatalities every year in the...

NORFOLK, Va.  — The 101 Critical Days of Summer is the period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend when off-duty accidents tend to increase across the Navy and Marine Corps. The Naval Safety Command wants you to be prepared and mitigate unnecessary risk during this time...

NORFOLK, Va. - Warm days of summer come with unique risks. To help reduce the likelihood of mishaps, injuries or worse – loss of life – the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) will launch its annual “101 Critical Days of Summer” safety awareness campaign May 26 to Sept. 4...

NORFOLK, Va. - As we crossed the mid-semester point of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) took a snapshot of how well − or not well − the naval services scored during their off-duty time. While it appears we are on track for an overall passing grade, making the...