Winter is upon us. In Alaska, areas have already received over 20” of snow. Alaskans know, there is more of this winter wonder on the way. A big part of dealing with snow accumulation is shoveling snow safely. All this lovely snow comes with risks. According to the National Safety Council, snow shoveling causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths per year. Risks to Shoveling … [Read more...]
Stay Warm At Home
January is the coldest month. It is critical to stay warm at home. Homes in Alaska are heated differently. Many homes have a fuel tank buried underground. Other heating options include a pellet or wood stove. Maintaining your home's heat source is important so it does not fail in extreme temperatures. Homes with Fuel Tank If your home has a fuel tank, track the level of … [Read more...]
January – Coldest Month Of The Year
January - coldest month out of the year, especially in Alaska. This week, Merdes Law Office will post a series of information pieces on coping with the coldest month of the year. On average, the coldest nighttime temperature in Fairbanks for January is -14.9 Fahrenheit. Out of 365 days each year, approximately 230.3 of the nighttime temperatures fall below freezing in Fairbanks, … [Read more...]
Helping Those With Greater Need
In a world where two percent of the population is homeless, many people want ideas for Helping Those With Greater Need. In the United States over half a million people struggle with homelessness daily; even though over 40% of these individuals still maintain a job. While, 11.8% live on the poverty line and 40% are one pay-check away from being in poverty or homeless. In Alaska about … [Read more...]
HIV/AIDS Awareness
More than 36 million people are affected by the HIV virus. Since it's discovery in the early 80's, more than 35 million people have died due to HIV or AIDS. More than 1 million Americans are living with this disease, of which 1 in 7 are unaware they have the virus. What Is HIV / AIDS? HIV is a non-curable virus that attacks the body's immune system. When treated before … [Read more...]
Epilepsy Awareness
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. It’s important to be aware of what a seizure can look like, as it may not always be how one would initially expect. A lot of the time, a seizure doesn’t include rapid uncontrollable movements, and instead appear as someone seeming aloof or non-responsive to their environment. Many types of epilepsy are treatable with medication and regular … [Read more...]
