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October 19, 2024

Flood warning for Mendenhall River

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst. Please avoid the Mendenhall River for the safety of yourself and others until further notice. The Mendenhall River is forecasted to crest between 11 and 11.5 feet on Monday, October 21,  between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Residents in the…
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October 17, 2024

Federal declaration of emergency granted for August 2024 Mendenhall River flooding

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a federal declaration of major disaster following the August 6 glacial outburst flood in Juneau. The declaration will now trigger the release of federal funds to help the community recover. This is the first such declaration to be made in response to a joint state-tribal request. Governor Mike Dunleavy and the Central Council of…
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October 2, 2024

Special Assembly Meeting on flood mitigation scheduled for October 3

A Special Assembly Meeting will take place tomorrow, Thursday, October 3 at 12 p.m. via Zoom only. At the meeting, the Assembly will receive a flood mitigation update from the City Manager and take action on Emergency Ordinance 2024-34 (An Emergency Ordinance Authorizing the Manager to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers for Advance Measure Assistance).…
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September 20, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: disaster assistance and mitigation advocacy

In the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding, multi-pronged efforts are underway to secure federal assistance and pursue mitigation options. This week, a CBJ delegation is meeting with federal agencies and congressional officials in Washington, D.C. to advocate for disaster assistance and mitigation support. The delegation will report back to the Assembly at the September 23 Special Assembly…
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September 19, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: regular debris collection wraps up September 30

Over the past two months, CBJ and Alaska DOT&PF crews have collected over 700 tons of disaster-related debris from residents affected by the August 6 glacial lake outburst flood event. We want to thank all of the staff, volunteers, and community members who made this process run smoothly to help affected residents clear these materials from their homes and the…
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September 6, 2024

Flood mitigation update at September 9 Assembly Committee of the Whole worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole worksession scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, September 9 will include an update on flood mitigation. Representatives from several federal agencies are meeting with CBJ today, September 6, and CBJ participants will report to the Assembly at the worksession. The worksession will be held in person at the City Hall Assembly Chambers (155 Heritage…
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