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National Child Safety and Protection Month: Keeping Alaska’s Children Safe. Learn why child safety matters in Alaska and how parents, caregivers, and communities can help prevent childhood accidents and injuries through awareness and education. National Child Safety and Protection Month November is National Child Safety and Protection Month, a time to raise awareness about the…

Alaska Drowsy Driving Prevention: Learn how to recognize drowsy driving warning signs, prevent driver fatigue, and stay safe on Alaska roads with these practical driving tips. Recognize the Warning Signs and Stay Safe on the Road Drowsy driving is a serious traffic safety risk that can lead to preventable crashes, injuries, and deaths. Driving without…

Voting matters in Alaska, learn how elections shape local communities, and why every eligible Alaskan should exercise their right to vote. Voting In Alaska Matters: Why Exercising Your Right To Vote Is Important The right to vote is one of the most important rights Americans have. It gives individuals a voice in choosing their representatives,…

Halloween in Alaska – celebrate safely. Learn about holiday traditions and safety tips to prevent pedestrian accidents, falls, fires, and other injuries. As temperatures drop and winter conditions arrive, icy sidewalks and snow-covered walkways create additional hazards for pedestrians. Learn how to prevent slips, falls, and traffic-related injuries while walking in Alaska’s darker fall and…

Alaska Halloween Safety – Learn how Alaska families can prevent Halloween injuries from icy walkways, home decorations, fire hazards, crowded events, and changing weather. Hidden Hazards at Homes, Parties, and Community Events Alaska Halloween safety goes beyond choosing a visible costume and watching for traffic. Homes, neighborhood gatherings, school celebrations, and community events can present…

Halloween Safety Tips: Keep kids safe this Halloween in Alaska with practical trick-or-treating tips, visibility advice, and links to Halloween events in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, and Juneau. Alaska’s shorter daylight hours, colder temperatures, and icy conditions create additional challenges during Halloween celebrations. Learn more in our guide to Halloween in Alaska: History, Traditions, and Safety…

Alaska Child Pedestrian Safety – Help Alaska children walk safely in fall and winter with tips on visibility, icy sidewalks, safer routes, crosswalks, and school bus stops. Alaska Child Pedestrian Safety: Helping Kids Walk Safely in Fall and Winter As fall turns to winter in Alaska, walking to school, waiting for the bus, or visiting…

Walking Along Alaska Roads Without Sidewalks: How to Stay Safe In many Alaska communities, getting from one place to another means walking beside a road without a sidewalk. Rural highways, residential streets, and roads on the outskirts of town may have narrow shoulders, limited lighting, or no designated pedestrian path. In winter, snowbanks and icy…

Alaska winter walking safety in ice, snow and traffic – Learn Alaska winter walking safety tips to avoid slips, falls, icy sidewalks, and traffic hazards. Stay visible and protect yourself on winter walks. Some Alaska roads lack sidewalks or cleared walking paths, leaving pedestrians with limited space near moving traffic. Read our guide to walking…

Alaska Pedestrian Accidents – Learn what to do after a pedestrian accident in Alaska, including medical care, evidence, insurance claims, liability, and legal options. Alaska Pedestrian Accidents: What to Do After an Injury A pedestrian accident can happen in seconds, but the injuries and financial consequences may last for months or years. Whether a collision…