Alaska Reflector Program Be Safe, Be Seen This program works to
increase the safety of children by using reflective, high-
visibility products. Each year, vehicles kill an estimated 5,700
pedestrians; one out of seven of those are children. In Alaska,
darkness descends early in fall and winter months. A child
walking during darkness or in low light conditions wearing dark
colors is first seen approximately 55 ft. away. This gives a
driver less than one-second of reaction time. About the Program
In 2002, the section adopted the reflector activity from the
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium — Injury Prevention
Program. Using iron-on reflective tape, the reflector program
puts reflective tape in designs on outerwear. The "Be Safe-Be
Seen" reflector program offers education on pedestrian safety
using handouts and demonstrations, as well as providing
reflectors for outdoor clothing. For more information, please
contact: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services