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Vehicle safety during Alaska’s cold winter months critical.  It is well known that Alaska winters are cold. In Alaska, we plan ahead for the cold weather by winterizing vehicles to make sure cars handle the harsh conditions. Focusing on vehicle safety is crucial for Alaska’s cold winter climate. Before traveling, check your vehicle and increase…

Heating your home safely. January is typically the coldest month. It is critical to stay warm at home. Homes throughout Alaska are heated differently.  Many homes have fuel tanks both above ground and buried underground. Other options for heating your home include pellet or wood stoves, fireplaces, and gas stoves. Maintaining your home’s heat source…

Keep kids warm and safe. Below freezing and negative temperatures are common winter occurrences across Alaska. If your family will be outdoors, plan ahead to keep kids warm and safe. Reduce the risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and accidents during cold weather months. Make A Plan To Keep Kids Warm and Safe Make a plan of where…

January is typically the coldest month of the year.  This month, Johnson Law offers a series of information pieces on coping with the coldest months of the year. Protect yourself and your family or friends from the cold this winter. Cold temperatures can injure exposed skin, damage extremities, or lower the temperature of the body…