In the summer of 2016, the mobile game Pokémon Go launched where players "catch" Pokémon by walking around outside on their phone. This summer, the creators of Pokémon Go released a similar augmented reality game where players have tasks to complete themed in a Harry Potter environment. The game developers made significant changes since the first release of Pokémon Go, but the games … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Safety
Alaska has beautiful summer weather and long summer days to enjoy but these benefits include additional risks. If you are out walking, especially at dusk, dawn or in inclement weather, practice good pedestrian safety by following a few basic tips to protect yourself from injuries. Know Your Surroundings Knowing your surroundings is important and can be accomplished by keeping your … [Read more...]
Rainy Season Safety
Drivers not prepared for wet weather conditions cause many car accidents. Each year, there are about 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. relating to adverse weather conditions. Each year, 47% of weather related crashes happen during rainfall. To avoid involvement in one of these kinds of accidents, drivers should take the appropriate safety precautions before getting behind … [Read more...]
Water Park Safety
Summer is perfect for taking the kids out to a water park and is a fun vacation activity. They are an accessible form of entertainment, even in Alaska. Both indoor and outdoor water parks give kids a chance to relax and cool down, but they can also be a source of injury. Water parks often have rides, wave pools and other attractions that can break, malfunction or otherwise lead to … [Read more...]
Wildfire Prevention & Safety Tips
Summer in Alaska is known for hiking, fishing and camping under the midnight sun. Unfortunately, with extended daylight hours, dry conditions, and increasingly warm temperatures, wildfires are a serious issue during the Alaskan summer months. Be aware of potential fire hazards When lighting a fire be sure to choose a spot where the fire cannot spread to overhead branches, … [Read more...]
Safe Playgrounds
You love it when your child says that he or she wants to play outside. With so many digital distractions, knowing that your child wants to connect with other children and nature is relieving. However, you're not very happy with how the park and playgrounds in your area are maintained. You've written to the city to ask for improvements, and you were informed that more maintenance would … [Read more...]
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