Articles Posted in #WinterSafety

Survive extreme cold. There have been a number of serious snowstorms and extreme cold snaps across Alaska this winter. Negative temperatures, freezing rain, heavy snow fall, high winds, and icy conditions are hazardous weather conditions. Dense fog and low visibility are also dangerous conditions commonly accompanying winter storms. Be safe and warm during extreme temperatures or…

Snowmachine Safety: As wintertime progresses, a lot of Alaskans will be taking to the snow on a snowmachine. Remember they are as dangerous as they are fun. Reduce accidents and injuries by starting your snowmachine safely. Be careful, be intelligent and have fun. Snowmachine Safety – Starting Your Snowmachine First, before starting your snowmachine, make…

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…

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…