Safety

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. But for those in emergency and medical fields, it’s the beginning of a slew of very specific dangers, like drownings, heat stroke and sunburns.

Several Portland-area emergency agencies have teamed up to buy new equipment that will help reduce drownings on the Sandy River.

When Oregon road conditions call for extra traction outside studded tire season, drivers must use tire chains or other types of traction tires.

Natural disasters can strike at any time. As a result, local and federal agencies have developed several ways to help inform people of potential weather dangers.

More St. Helens School District employees are on leave, but officials have not said who or for what reasons.

Floods are among the most common natural disasters across the U.S. Here are tips on how to prepare ahead of time, and what to do in an emergency if you experience flooding.

Traveling in winter conditions can be unpredictable and dangerous. Being prepared for the conditions is vital for your safety and others'. Here are some tips for driving, putting on chains and what tires are best for what conditions.

The vast majority of drowning victims were not wearing life jackets. Oregon non-profits are hoping to improve access to these life saving devices.

Salem-Keizer will have weapon detection systems operating in all six comprehensive high schools this school year, with a likely expansion to middle schools next year.

One state adopted worker protections and saw deaths drop, while the other took no action.