A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
Holiday Travel Safety: Automobiles
Traveling via automobile is common this time of year for many people across the country, but can be stressful. If you will be traveling by car this holiday season, there are a few things to keep in mind. Prepare your automobile ahead of time. Regular maintenance is incredibly important for vehicles but before taking a long trip, perform a double check. Check things like fluid … [Read more...]
The Holidays Increase The Concern Of Drunk Drivers
The holidays are a great time to spend with family and friends but cause concern of drunk drivers. The increase in social events increases the number of drivers on the road, also increasing the number of drunk drivers on the road. Do your part to make the roads safer. Do Not Drink And Drive If you are invited to a holiday party, please make sure to plan ahead by having a designated … [Read more...]
Roadside Safety
Accidents happen and can leave you stranded on the side of the road. Whether you have a flat tire, break down or auto accident, it is important to plan ahead so that a bad situation does not become worse. It is equally as important to watch for others stranded on the side of the road. There are a few things you can do as someone who is stranded and as someone passing a stranded person to … [Read more...]
Z – Safe Drivers, Halloween Safety and Safe Kids
Hard Facts About Halloween Safety: It’s almost Halloween! We love this time of year, but it brings unique dangers as well. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Practice Halloween Safety and protect our kids by driving even more safely on Halloween. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Crime Prevention
October is National Crime Prevention Month designed for members of communities to assist in preventing crime. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) hosts events annually to raise awareness, share resources and remind communities to look out for each other. There are things you can do to help prevent crime and make your community safer. Report suspicious activity. If you see … [Read more...]