The following press release is from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Disaster Assistance Center To Open for 2024 August Juneau Basin Flood Survivors On August 6, 2024, the Mendenhall Valley experienced major flooding after a glacial outburst flood occurred in Suicide Basin. Disaster Assistance Centers will …
New support is available on the ground for those affected by the August 6 Mendenhall River flood. The Red Cross has opened disaster assistance intake at their Lemon Creek office (5636 Glacier Highway) and the State of Alaska will open two in-person Disaster Assistance Centers beginning Wednesday. Read on for …
As of this weekend, CBJ and the American Red Cross of Alaska have completed preliminary damage assessments of neighborhoods impacted by the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. At the latest estimate, approximately 290 residences (including apartments and condos) were damaged by floodwaters. Some residents are now turning to long-term planning …
Throughout the week, CBJ, Alaska DOT&PF and the Alaska National Guard have been picking up household garbage, furniture, and debris from neighborhoods impacted by flooding. Starting tomorrow, Sunday, August 11, crews will begin collection runs for hazardous waste. Here’s the latest information about flood debris collection: Construction & demolition waste: …
Clean-up and repair continues into the weekend as many residents move into the long-term recovery phase. Now may be the time to start thinking about next steps that were too overwhelming to consider in the immediate aftermath, or to begin your application for state disaster assistance. Juneau continues to be …
Early bird registration for Parks & Recreation’s youth indoor soccer (ages 5 to 14) opens Monday, August 12. Early bird registration runs through August 25 and costs $55 + tax. Starting August 26, registration costs increase to $65 + tax. Register online (look under “Youth & Teen”) starting August 12 …
CBJ has authorized emergency bank stabilization on the Mendenhall River to address immediate threats to property and safety. Property owners may proceed with bank stabilization that is necessary to make their property safe. Making the property safe means action to protect property and structures from further damage from the flood. …
As Juneau wraps up the third day of clean-up following the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding, resources continue to pour in. Many throughout the community and the state have stepped up to help those in need. We are intensely grateful for the support from state agencies, the Coast Guard, the …
Juneau Pools will offer a new session of beginner and intermediate swim lessons for both preschool and youth age groups at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool in August and September. Registration opens online Friday, August 9 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” …
In light of the recent glacial flood, the Waste Management (WM) Capitol Disposal Landfill will expand its hours for residential customers to self-haul to the landfill. Starting on August 8, the residential hours will be as follows until further notice: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 8 …
