October 10, 2019 is World Sight Day, created to raise awareness for blindness and vision impairment. Causes of blindness vary by person but some causes include infection, inability to obtain glasses and traumatic injuries. Often when people are in an accident suffering a blow to the head, they may experience loss of vision and further develop vision problems. Vision problems come in … [Read more...]
Fall Driving Safety
Fall is upon us with winter fast approaching. Changing seasons means more caution is needed while on Alaskan roads. There are a few things you can do behind the wheel to practice safe driving this fall. Adjust for the sun. When leaving indoors, allow your eyes to adjust for a few minutes before jumping behind the wheel. Following the autumnal equinox, we lose daylight daily and … [Read more...]
Physical Therapy After An Accident
October is National Physical Therapy Month used by the American Physical Therapy Association to celebrate Physical Therapists and their impact on patients. Physical Therapy is important following an accident and can help the recovery process in several ways. Physical therapy aides in the recovery process. A car accident exerts a ton of force, and even a "minor" accident causes … [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...]
School Bus Safety
School buses are great transportation for kids heading to school every day. Buses are safer and convenient but there are concerns surrounding children's safety when using the bus. Teach your children about the dangers of bus stops. Bus stops are often strategically chosen for convenience and safety but there are still dangers associated with waiting at a bus stop. Let your children … [Read more...]
Sharing The Road With Semi Trucks
Driving near semi trucks can be scary and sometimes even tense, but when sharing the road with semi trucks there are a few things to know. Semi trucks are large, require additional space, need more time to maneuver basic driving actions. Semi trucks are much larger than other vehicles and require consideration from other drivers. The blind spot on semi trucks is much larger. If you … [Read more...]
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