The Utility Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 5:15 p.m. is cancelled.
For more information about the meeting cancellation, reach out to Amanda Hatch at [email protected].
The Recycling Center, operated by CBJ contractor WM, is closed indefinitely for repairs to critical equipment. CBJ staff will provide updates on the progress and reopening of the Recycling Center at juneaurecycling.com.
CBJ appreciates the community’s patience as these ongoing efforts to restore this critical service are completed. As of Tuesday, January 27, staff are awaiting parts set to arrive next week.
For more information, visit the RecycleWorks webpage at juneaurecycling.com or contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at [email protected].
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works, alongside Homeshore Engineering, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 to present design details regarding the North Franklin Reconstruction Project.
This project, anticipated to begin in summer 2026, will include a complete reconstruction of North Franklin from 2nd Street to 6th Street. The project will involve upgrades to water, wastewater and storm drain utilities as well as replacement of curb, gutters, sidewalk, pedestrian structures, and pavement. The meeting will consist of a brief design presentation by Homeshore Engineering and CBJ Engineering and Public Works followed by public comment.
Meeting Details:
Community members are encouraged to attend to learn about the project, ask questions and provide critical feedback.
For questions, contact Chris Dillon at CBJ Engineering and Public Works at (907) 586-5254 or [email protected].
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will now be closed through January 16 due to damage to operational equipment caused by the heavy precipitation from the winter storm. CBJ RecycleWorks staff are working on repairs and hope to open to the public on Saturday, January 17. Staff will provide notice and open the facility as soon as possible if repairs are completed early.
CBJ Household Hazardous Waste will open for normal operating hours on Thursday, January 15.
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For more information, contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at [email protected] or visit the RecycleWorks webpage at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/recycleworks.
The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is providing an operational and situational update regarding avalanche risk and community recovery efforts following the 2025–2026 Juneau Winter Storm. The following is an overview of current conditions, recent response actions, and what residents can expect moving forward.
Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – Behrends Path Evacuation Advisory Remains
Due to very high avalanche risk, CBJ issued an avalanche evacuation advisory on Friday, January 9, for all known slide paths. This decision was made with life safety as the highest priority. CBJ immediately opened an emergency shelter at Centennial Hall, which has served 45 individuals and approximately a dozen pets over the past two nights.
Working closely with Alaska DOT&PF and avalanche professionals, CBJ continues to monitor conditions across all known slide paths and has invested in additional monitoring and detection tools to improve situational awareness.
Changes to Evacuation Advisory
Centennial Hall will remain open as an emergency shelter while the evacuation advisory for the Behrends pathway remains in effect. Additional closures or evacuation advisories may be issued as more wet and windy weather is in the forecast.
Avalanche Conditions Outlook
CBJ Avalanche Advisor John Bressette emphasized that current conditions remain unpredictable.
“This winter’s snowpack and weather patterns are unusual for this area,” Bressette said. “While some monitored paths outside of Behrends show reduced hazard, the Behrends slide path continues to present significant risk.”
Bressette cautioned that the National Weather Service is forecasting rising freezing levels above 3,000 feet later this week, combined with 2–3 inches of rain—conditions that could trigger larger avalanches at higher elevations.
Schools and Facilities Update
CBJ structural engineers and the City Architect have worked continuously for more than a week, prioritizing schools and critical infrastructure. Hundreds of CBJ staff, contractors, and emergency response workers removed over 3 million pounds of snow from CBJ facilities where roof loads approached design capacity. All Juneau School District schools have been cleared for occupancy.
All CBJ facilities have also been inspected and approved for occupancy. All pools, libraries, and recreation facilities will reopen, and CBJ looks forward to welcoming residents back to these community spaces. CBJ will continue to monitor public facilities for impacts from the storm.
Infrastructure and Life Safety Efforts
Roads and Storm Drains
Rain on top of deep snow has resulted in significant roadway water accumulation, especially where storm drains remain buried. CBJ Streets crews continue working to locate and clear drains to reduce flooding hazards. If you observe or need assistance with a road drainage or flooding issue before 4:00 p.m., please contact CBJ Streets at (907) 586-5256. For issues after 4:00 p.m. please contact JPD’s non-emergency line at (907) 586-0600.
Fire Hydrants
The Borough has approximately 1,300 fire hydrants, and ensuring access to them is a critical life safety priority. Clearing hydrants requires heavy equipment to break up snow berms, followed by manual shoveling.
CBJ staff and contractors will be working tomorrow, January 12, to clear remaining hydrants. CBJ thanks residents who have worked to keep hydrants near their homes accessible during this these record-breaking snow conditions.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, avoid hazardous areas, and sign up for CBJ Alerts at bit.ly/CBJalerts.
For questions and more information, please call CBJ Emergency Programs department at (907) 586-0371.