January is the coldest month. Cold weather vehicle safety is critical. Emergency supplies in your car are critical in case of an accident. Before traveling, check your vehicle. Make sure it’s safe to drive in cold weather. Stock emergency supplies in your car before leaving home. Evaluating Your Car Check the air pressure in your tires to make sure they are at a good … [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...]
Safety While Viewing The Northern Lights
Viewing the Northern Lights is common in Alaska and popular among tourists. There are safety concerns to consider when viewing the Northern Lights whether by yourself or with a tour group. Choosing A Safe Location Choose a location to safely view the Northern Lights where you can park your vehicle away from any potential traffic. Pulling over on the side of the road to view … [Read more...]
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can poison the blood stream and cause serious illness or even death. Too much carbon monoxide in the air causes the body to replace the oxygen in red blood cells with the carbon monoxide. Knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to prevent it can save your life. Signs And Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning It can occur from … [Read more...]
Alternate Heat Source Safety
Alaskan homes have different types of heat sources for the long winters, including heating oil, pellet stoves and electric fireplaces. It is important to understand how alternate heat sources work in providing heat. Heating Oil Heating a home by oil is common in many Alaskan homes. There is normally a tank outside of the home or in the basement filled with heating oil regularly. … [Read more...]
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