Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

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DELCAMBRE, KATC - Police in Delcambre are now using decibel meters to crack down on excessive noise, following years of complaints from frustrated residents. Starting this week, Delcambre police ...

Sound is pressure — the louder the sound, the greater the pressure. The greater the pressure, the more damage it can do to your ears. If you’re in a noisy environment, it’s important to know how ...

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Biloxi councilmen added some teeth to their noise ordinance. And they believe that action will mute a growing menace in their city. Biloxi leaders have given police officers the ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - If a newly proposed ordinance is put in place, some Bellingham police officers can add one more thing to their belt a decibel meter. The Bellingham City Council is considering ...

The City of Waynesboro has heard from local business owners about its noise ordinance and is working to determine if amendments are needed to the current policy. The issue of noise came up this summer ...