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What Every Alaska Parent Should Do After a Child’s Water Accident Children And Water Accidents In Alaska – No parent expects a day on Alaska’s water to end in an emergency. Whether your family is boating on a lake, fishing along a river, kayaking, or simply enjoying the shoreline, a child can enter dangerous water…

Understanding Water Hazards and Emergency Preparedness Alaska Water Safety For Kids – While prevention is essential, understanding Alaska’s specific water hazards and knowing how to respond in an emergency is equally important. From rivers and lakes to coastal waters, each environment presents unique risks that families must be prepared to handle. What Should Parents Know…

Spring Break Home Safety – Making spring break at home safe for kids in Alaska is especially important because unique seasonal conditions can increase the risk of injury. Snow-covered yards, icy driveways, melting rooftops, and continued use of heating devices all create potential hazards for children who are spending more time at home. Furthermore, without…

Spring Break Child Safety – Spring break in Alaska looks different than it does in many other states. In communities like Fairbanks and Anchorage, families still deal with icy driveways, cold temperatures, and unpredictable weather – even in March. When school-age children (ages 5 to12) spend more time at home during Spring Break, child safety…

Sledding Safety – In Alaska, sledding isn’t just an activity – it’s part of winter culture. Sledding is especially great in Alaska because the state naturally creates some of the best conditions in the world for winter fun. Alaska’s landscape is full of rolling hills, mountains, riverbanks, and wide-open spaces. Unlike flatter regions, many Alaskan…

Dog Safety In Alaska – Dogs are great for companionship and can make a life more fun. It is important however to consider safety first when choosing your canine family member. Dog owners are responsible or their pet’s behavior at home, in the car, and in the community. For example, Alaska’s Administrative Code requires dogs…

Essential Winter Tips – January is typically the coldest month of the year, especially in Alaska.  In fact, most of Alaska is experiencing record-breaking snowfall and intense winter conditions this year. Preparation is key. Cold weather safety sources recommend preparations at home and for your vehicle. By being prepared, you can stay warm, safe, and survive…

Winter Ice – Alaska’s kids are out of school on their holiday break. We’re enjoying winter activities across Alaska. At the same time, it’s important to be aware of potential dangers. Alaska’s heavy snowfalls and cold temperatures cause winter ice build up. Keep in mind that Alaskan winter activities are often accompanied by inherent hazards.…

Family Snowmachines and safety belong together. Winter sports are popular in Alaska, especially sledding and riding snowmachines (also known as snowmobiles). Each year, many people, including children, suffer serious injuries while using a snowmachine. Head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury or death on snowmachines. Passengers Are At Greater Risk Unknown to many,…

Car Restraints – use them correctly for Alaska’s children. Alaskan parents may be unaware that the National Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) lists car accidents as a leading cause of death for children. Many of these deaths are preventable with the proper use of car seats or car restraint systems. Sadly, parents often use the…