This week is Trailer Safety Week, utilized nationwide to raise awareness and educate individuals, businesses, and manufacturers on trailer safety. Trailer safety starts long before getting on the road with a trailer attached. It is important to properly prepare your vehicle before towing a trailer. Pay Load vs. Towing Capacity Before planning to tow anything, it is important to … [Read more...]
Unsecured Loads Are Dangerous
Vehicles with unsecured loads are some of the most dangerous on the road. When a vehicle has an unsecured load, it is possible the load could fall off the back or roll into the road. This could lead to accidents, injuries, and deaths. In Alaska, June 6th is ‘Secure Your Load Day’ to raise awareness of the hazards of hauling loads on Alaskan roads. Driving Behind A Vehicle With An … [Read more...]
Wildfires in Alaska
Wildfire season has begun in Alaska. Wildfires are often started in nature because of weather conditions. Even still, it is important to practice safety and awareness when using fire to avoid spreading and becoming a wildfire. What can you do to help prevent wildfires this summer? Wildfire Prevention And Safety Tips There are many ways Alaskans enjoy and use fire during the summer … [Read more...]
National Electrical Safety Month
May is National Electrical Safety Month to raise awareness on avoiding electrical hazards. As summer months approach with warmer weather, many people will head outside for maintenance and repairs. It is important to practice electrical safety when handling or coming into contact with electrical items outside. Power Cords Check power cords that have been stored all winter before … [Read more...]
Driving Safely In Construction Zones
Alaska summer boasts beautiful weather for outdoor enthusiasts alike. It is also prime time for construction zones. Driving in construction zones can be stressful and dangerous. Traffic cones and barriers may make lanes narrow and hard to maneuver. Slow moving traffic can cause anxiety or boredom for drivers and passengers. However, it is important for the safety of everyone on Alaskan … [Read more...]
Brain Tumor Awareness
In an effort to spread awareness, education, and support, May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Take time during May to donate, volunteer, or otherwise advocate for those in your life who have experienced a brain tumor. What is a brain tumor? A growth of abnormal cells that form in the brain create a brain tumor. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, less than … [Read more...]
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