A 10-Minute Home Fire Safety Checklist
Heating season is the busiest time for home fires. Ten minutes and a short list is all it takes to check your home.
Winter Driving in Anchorage: What to Keep in the Car
From October to April, Anchorage drivers deal with short days, ice and temperatures well below zero. A small kit in the car makes problems easier to handle.
Check tire pressure often
Tire pressure drops about 1 PSI for every 10°F the temperature falls. A cordless inflator lets you top up in the driveway instead of at a gas station in the cold.
Carry a jump starter
Cold weather makes weak batteries fail. A charged lithium jump starter can restart the car without another vehicle and doubles as a phone charger.
See and be seen
With only a few hours of daylight in December, keep a rechargeable flashlight in the glove box and clean your headlights often.
The basics
- Warm layers, hat and gloves.
- Ice scraper and small shovel.
- Water, snacks and a blanket.
- A charged phone and power bank.
If you get stuck
Stay with your vehicle, keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow if you run the engine, and call for help.
