Safety

Real-life superheros in Sussex County…a man in his sixties went into cardiac arrest in the ocean, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol ran to his side to help. They pulled him to shore, began C-P-R and were able to get a pulse before medics arrived on scene. We talk with Captain of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, Kent Buckson, about the amazing rescue.

Graduation looked a lot different this year. Families have had to get creative in the way they celebrate. Parties, but in a safe and socially distanced way, of course. But, we’re sticking with the topic of safety. We talk with Managing Partner Esquire, Kelly Gelof about some of the risks involved with these celebrations.

The talk of the town over the next few days? Isaias. It’s coming. We have a good idea that the storm is going to impact Delmarva. Local teams have been working around the clock to do what they can to lessen the impact. Katie visits the crew at Delaware Electric Cooperative to find out what measures they’re taking.

When you find mold growing in your home, it can be difficult to know how to go about mold remediation. Can you do it yourself, how can you do it yourself, and is it necessary to call a professional are some common questions. While severe cases should be handled by an expert, it is possible to handle minor cases on your own. We talk with Austin Ireland of Dry Tek Environmental to get some answers.

It seems this summer that the human-horse interaction at Assateague has taken a turn. Remember the video of the woman getting kicked? Or the guy riding the horse? These are just two examples as to why the Assateague National Island Seashore is calling for two horse management interns. Today, we talk with Ashlie Kozlowski, Outreach Coordinator with the Assateague Island Alliance, about the importance of taking precautions with these wild animals.

Little and big globs of goo. We all know what a Jellyfish looks like, but while they might look cool, have you ever been stung by one? And if you have, then you know that they’re no joke. Katie’s in Ocean City talking with Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain, Butch Arbin, to learn all about these creatures and what to do if you get stung.

Studies show that there are half a million predators online every day. If you have child - you might think they're just innocently playing a game - but they could be chatting with one of them. Today, we talk with Patty Dailey Lewis, Executive Director of the Beau Biden Foundation, to find out how to protect our children and what some of the warning signs are.

As summer is in high gear, Dr. Jason Williams of the Chesapeake Eye Center shares why we have to get serious about wearing sunglasses.

The Fruitland Police Department is being trained to use the BolaWrap. It’s is a battery-powered device that ejects a tether to wrap around a suspect’s legs. Police Chief Brian Swafford explains how it will be used.

Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care is a place where participants are treated like family…and its a place that allows those participants to remain independent for as long as possible.

Many people have gotten used to putting their guard up when it comes to robocalls, but what about when your phone rings and you recognize the number? We learn about spoofing calls and how a scam in Delaware is using a Delaware State Police phone number.

We explore the idea that cleaning the water that surrounds us starts at home. Executive Director of the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Lisa Wool, joins us to talk about the little things we can do that will make a huge difference.

Keeping your car properly maintained is a large enough task and, in the winter, it’s an even bigger undertaking. 102.5, WBOC’s Corey Phoebus stopped by Grease Monkey, in Salisbury, where they do it for you.

We get some practical advice on how you can make sure your cash doesn’t end up in the hands of crooks. Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Provident State Bank‘s Easton Location, Hali Leeson talks about how to protect yourself as you shop with your debit and credit cards this holiday season.

We’re talking a lot about the holiday season today, but the season can turn sour real fast if you don’t take proper precautions to make it a safe one. The team from Royal Plus, Inc., stops by to go over a few steps to keep everyone safe and sound.

It’s a sound that could save your life and the lives of your family. We are sounding the alarm on the statistics that indicate many homes to not have a working smoke detector with the  “Sound the Alarm” campaign.

Is your home ready for the ghosts and goblins that will make their way to your door? We’ll get some insight from our friends from the law offices of  Tunnell and Raysor to help you make sure your home is safe, and not so scary.

The stories of seals that make their way to Delmarva beaches are becoming more and more frequent. When a seal hauls out, a lot has to happen to keep it safe. Sandi Smith with the Maryland Coastal Bays program tells us about the Seal Steward Training program.

102.5 WBOC‘s Corey Phoebus gets a lesson on fired prevention and tells us about an event where you can, too. The Lewes Fire Department is holding its first-ever Fire Prevention Open House on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 5 to 9 p.m. We learn more about the free event that can provide you with life-saving information.

Love, Inc., the organization behind Code Purple Shelters is looking for volunteers to help keep all eight shelters open this winter. The shelters provide a warm, safe space for guests to sleep during the winter months. Susan Kent, Executive Director of Love Inc. talks about the need and the benefits of helping the homeless.

We first met Liz Marks of Easton more than a year after a serious car accident nearly took her life. She crashed into the back of a truck while looking at a text. Since that accident, she has had countless surgeries and lives with blindness in one eye and brain damage. Liz’s mother, Betty Shaw has written a book about the accident called, “One Simple Text..The Liz Marks Story.”

Dorian made it’s way past Delmarva with minimal damage, but that wasn’t the case in areas south of us. Joseph Duncan with Royal Plus, Inc. joins us to talk about teams heading south to help those affected by the storm. He also tells us what we can do to protect our belongings ahead of a potentially damaging storm.

Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours. We get some important reminders on how to we can help keep kids safe.

Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours. We get some important reminders on how to we can help keep kids safe.

Smoke detectors save lives, but not everyone has them in their home. Paul Eichler with the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition talks about the simple devices as well as fire sprinklers, how they work, and how they can make the difference between life and death in a fire.

Smoke detectors save lives, but not everyone has them in their home. Paul Eichler with the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition talks about the simple devices as well as fire sprinklers, how they work, and how they can make the difference between life and death in a fire.

With ten miles of beautiful beach, it’s no wonder that millions of people make their way to Ocean City each summer. Keeping all those people safe is a job the Ocean City Beach Patrol takes very seriously, but for the nearly 130 lifeguards that are assigned to 76 stands along the beach, the job is about more than keeping a close eye on the water. OCBP Capt. Butch Arbin stops by to give us a better understanding of a lifeguard’s duties.

 OCBP Capt. Butch Arbin gives us a lesson on what it means when lifeguards wave flags at each other down the beach.

Studies show there are more than 40,000,000 human trafficking victims globally. It’s happening here on Delmarva. The rich and famous are doing  something about this. They’re selling their heirlooms to help stop the sale of people. Today, Mitzi Perdue of Global Anti-Trafficking Auction talks about an international effort to raise awareness about human trafficking and to raise funds for the organizations that are helping end this scourge.

Watching out for ticks means more than just watching out for Lyme Disease. Dr. Geeti Dhillon of the Peninsula Regional Medical Center details the numerous the critters carry and their warning signs.

If you are in the market for a new car, we’d suggest you don’t make a decision until you check out the Subaru Legacy. 102.5, WBOC’s Corey Phoebus plucked one off the lot at Gateway Subaru in Delmar to show you why.

A new campaign in Delaware is pulling in some star power to spread a life-saving message: “Use Your Melon, Drive Sober, Arrive Alive.“Nascar Driver Ross Chastain joins us to talk about his role in spreading that message and why it hits close to home for him.

Summer fun can land you in trouble if you break the rules. It’s the kind of trouble that some kids find themselves in. 102.5 WBOC’s Corey Phoebus recently got a legal lesson from our friends at the law offices of Tunnel and Raysor on some common issues that can arise this time of year.