Articles Posted in Alaska Winter 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 Black Ice Safety: Learn how Alaska drivers can spot black ice, prevent icy-road accidents, respond to skids, and understand liability after a winter car accident. Alaska Black Ice Safety: How to Avoid a Serious Car Accident As Alaska temperatures drop in the fall, drivers face a dangerous seasonal hazard: black ice. This thin, nearly…

Icy Alaska Road Dangers – Alaska is a beautiful state. It has variable temperatures, beautiful icy winters and plenty of things to do for winter-lovers. Icy roads in Alaska create unique and serious hazards – especially on Interior highways. Here are some of the most common dangers: Black Ice Black ice forms when a thin…

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…

Home Heating Safety – Alaskan homes use different types of heating 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 and how to use these sources safely. Heating Oil Heating a home with oil is common in many…

Shovel Snow Safely – with another winter storm warning in effect throughout parts of Alaska, multiple days of moderate snowfall are expected. This year many areas throughout Alaska have seen record snowfalls. There is more of this winter wonder on the way. All this lovely snow comes with risks. A big part of dealing with…

Slow Down Alaska. Winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In these frigid months, it is important to prepare yourself – and your vehicle – for any situation you may encounter. Whether it is ensuring that your vehicle has the proper tires for rough conditions or just slowing down in general, the following ice…

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…

Alaska Ice fishing is popular during our severe winter months and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. While enjoyable, ice fishing can be treacherous. It carries inherent risks that are dangerous when safety rules and proper precautions are ignored. The primary dangers of Alaska Ice Fishing are falling through the ice, prolonged exposure to cold…