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...]
Z – Drunk Driving Awareness
December is drunk driving awareness month to raise awareness against drunk driving. The holiday season increases concern for drunk driving due to more social events occurring. Do Not Drink And Drive The best way to avoid drinking and driving is to not do it. If you will be drinking, plan ahead by arranging transportation or lodging. If there is a chance you may be drinking, act … [Read more...]
Damages Following Wrongful Death
There may be a case for a wrongful death lawsuit following the death of a loved one due to another person's negligence or recklessness. In these lawsuits, family members have a right to pursue compensation to help recover loss after a death. Damages After A Wrongful Death There are different damages a family may experience, including pecuniary losses and punitive damages. … [Read more...]
Seatbelt Safety
Seatbelts and car seats are non-optional for Alaskan drivers and passengers of vehicles. It's required by law for everyone occupying a vehicle to be appropriately restrained while in motion. Always buckle up, and check that all passengers are buckled as well, before driving. Seatbelts Save Lives As technology has progressed, seatbelts are even more effective at saving lives. Be … [Read more...]
Ice Fog In Alaska
Ice fog develops when temperatures are low and humidity is high. Commonly, fog is seen late at night or early in the morning. There are different types of fog that drivers in interior Alaska face. Basics Fog forms when the sun rise causes the air and ground to warm up. The change in temperature paired with humidity causes water vapor to condense. During the condensation process, … [Read more...]
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