January is the coldest month. Cold weather vehicle safety is critical. Emergency supplies in your car are critical in case of an accident. Before traveling, check your vehicle. Make sure it’s safe to drive in cold weather. Stock emergency supplies in your car before leaving home. Evaluating Your Car Check the air pressure in your tires to make sure they are at a good … [Read more...]
Shoveling Snow Safely
Winter is upon us. In Alaska, areas have already received over 20” of snow. Alaskans know, there is more of this winter wonder on the way. A big part of dealing with snow accumulation is shoveling snow safely. All this lovely snow comes with risks. According to the National Safety Council, snow shoveling causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths per year. Risks to Shoveling … [Read more...]
Stay Warm At Home
January is the coldest month. It is critical to stay warm at home. Homes in Alaska are heated differently. Many homes have a fuel tank buried underground. Other heating options include a pellet or wood stove. Maintaining your home's heat source is important so it does not fail in extreme temperatures. Homes with Fuel Tank If your home has a fuel tank, track the level of … [Read more...]
January – Coldest Month Of The Year
January - coldest month out of the year, especially in Alaska. This week, Merdes Law Office will post a series of information pieces on coping with the coldest month of the year. On average, the coldest nighttime temperature in Fairbanks for January is -14.9 Fahrenheit. Out of 365 days each year, approximately 230.3 of the nighttime temperatures fall below freezing in Fairbanks, … [Read more...]
Helping Those With Greater Need
In a world where two percent of the population is homeless, many people want ideas for Helping Those With Greater Need. In the United States over half a million people struggle with homelessness daily; even though over 40% of these individuals still maintain a job. While, 11.8% live on the poverty line and 40% are one pay-check away from being in poverty or homeless. In Alaska about … [Read more...]
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can poison the blood stream and cause serious illness or even death. Too much carbon monoxide in the air causes the body to replace the oxygen in red blood cells with the carbon monoxide. Knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to prevent it can save your life. Signs And Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning It can occur from … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- …
- 59
- Next Page »
