According to Alaska Law, after an accident, the operator of a vehicle must immediately stop and remain at the scene of the accident. This is mandatory after an accident resulting in injury to a person, the death of a person, or in damage to a vehicle occupied by a person, When an unattended vehicle is struck by another driver, the driver must make all reasonable efforts to contact the … [Read more...]
National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month put in place in 1970 by President Richard Nixon. Blood donations help save lives every day in the United States and it is through donations that you can make a difference. The Need For Donations In the United States, roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells and 7,000 units of platelets are needed daily. The average red blood transfusion provides … [Read more...]
Removing Snow And Ice From Vehicles
Snow and ice buildup are part of the long Alaskan winter. Snow and ice will accumulate near walkways, on buildings, on houses, and on vehicles. Cleaning off your vehicle before driving down the road is imperative to keeping Alaskan roads safe. Windshields Ice often builds up on windshields and needs to be cleaned off before driving. If you store your vehicle outside, lift wipers so … [Read more...]
Polar Plunge Events
Many areas in Alaska have unique traditions for celebrating the holidays within their communities. One common type of event is the polar plunge. Polar plunges are popular in many Alaskan towns as fundraisers for events or even just for fun amongst the community. A polar plunge entails numerous people gathering to run into a body of water during winter. Many groups of people wear … [Read more...]
