Below freezing and negative temperatures are expected across Alaska for Halloween this year. If your family plans on trick-or-treating this weekend, or even just going out to play in the snow, think ahead of how to keep everyone warm and well hydrated. Reduce the risk of your family experiencing hypothermia or frostbite during cold weather months. Make A Plan To Stay Safe Make … [Read more...]
Halloween Safety During COVID-19
Halloween will likely look a little different this year across Alaska. Many families are finding new ways to celebrate and enjoy Halloween. Some may still choose to stick to tradition and trick-or-treat door to door. However you celebrate Halloween this year, mitigate your risks of contracting, and spreading, the COVID-19 virus. Make New Traditions While trick-or-treating may not … [Read more...]
Firework Safety Tips
Celebrating Independence Day will be different for many people this year. In Alaska, many cities have canceled traditional Fourth of July events and firework displays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you purchase fireworks for your own show, enjoy them safely and take extra precautions to avoid dangerous, and potentially harmful, risks. Be Careful When Lighting Fireworks The … [Read more...]
Traveling For Spring Break
Alaskans often use Spring Break as an opportunity to escape the long winter. Whether traveling across the state, the country, or the world, it's important to prepare in case of emergency. Prepping Your Home Ensure you prepare your home ahead of time. It is a good idea to unplug major electronic items such as computers and televisions before you leave. This will help reduce energy … [Read more...]
Disposing Of Holiday Trees
Many people celebrate the holiday by decorating real trees in their home. It is important to properly dispose of holiday trees at the end of the season. Things To Do Clean off all decorations or ornaments from your tree before removing it from your home. Some holiday decorations are not recyclable or require other means of disposal. Fake trees often cannot be recycled and should be … [Read more...]
Toy Safety
Gifting toys to children is a joyful tradition for many families over the holiday season. While there are many new and exciting toys for kids, it's important to consider the potential hazards and risks before giving a toy to a child. Buying Toys The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests selecting toys to suit the age, abilities, skills and interest level of the … [Read more...]
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