Articles Posted in #KeepKidsSafe

Alaska Seatbelt Safety – Seatbelts and car seats are non-optional for Alaskan drivers and vehicle passengers. Alaska Law requires everyone occupying a vehicle to be appropriately restrained while in motion. Always buckle up, and confirm all passengers are buckled, before driving. Seatbelts Saves Lives As technology progresses, seatbelts are even more effective at saving lives.…

Child Vehicle Safety – Parents who drive with their children regularly should know what they can do to keep their kids safer. In a car crash, one of the most horrible things to witness is an injury to a child. Children have their whole lives in front of them, and seeing them with broken bones,…

Car Seats are mandatory in Alaska. Seatbelts and car seats save lives and protect passengers from serious injuries during an accident. Many risk factors come into play when a car crash occurs. It’s extremely important to understand the proper use of car seats to keep children safe in a collision. It’s the law in Alaska that…

Child Car Safety – A right of passage for many children is being “big enough to ride in the front.” At the same time, airbags can seriously injure or kill young children riding in the front seat. Avoid emphasizing this right of passage. Until the child is of sufficient size and weight, the safest place for your child…

Child Safety Month – Every November, communities across the country come together raising awareness for this very important cause. This initiative encourages parents, teachers, and caregivers to focus on child safety and well-being, ensuring they grow up in secure environments. Child Safety Month not only raises awareness of the potential hazards many children face in…

Halloweekend Safety – October 31st is Halloween. While the modern tradition of Halloween is more about dressing up in costumes and collecting candy, Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits. Samhain Throughout the Years By 43 AD, the Roman Empire had conquered…

Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians. Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year. Use caution this Halloween and Halloweekend to keep roads safe for everyone. Pedestrians On Halloween Be as predictable as…

Alaska Schools Are In Session. This means changes for both foot traffic and vehicle traffic. Two highly dangerous times for Alaskan citizens are: 1) August – the month school starts; and 2) May – the month school lets out. Slow Down Alaska. Please be even more careful while driving and make every effort to ensure…

Alaska Summer Driving and Kids – A right of passage for many children is finally being “big enough to ride in the front.” At the same time, airbags can seriously injure or kill young children riding in the front seat. Keep children in approved car seats as long as they are under the recommended age and sizes. Alaska…

Better playground safety – You love it when your child says that they want to play outside. With so many digital distractions, knowing that your child wants to connect with other children and nature is a relief. However, you are unhappy with park and playground maintenance in your area. Consequently, you write to the city…