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September 4, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: debris removal and equipment returns

For complete and up-to-date flood recovery resources and information, visit juneau.org/manager/flood-response. For questions, email floodresponse@juneau.gov.  Flood Debris Removal Continues By Request  There has been a steady decrease in demand for disaster debris collection in the past week, but we know that several homes are still removing damaged items and materials. Starting Wednesday, September 4, CBJ will switch to collecting debris…
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August 28, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: FEMA in Juneau for Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) are in Juneau this week to conduct a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment following the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. Teams of FEMA, SBA, state and tribal representatives will be on the ground in neighborhoods impacted by flooding, visiting individual homes, doing damage assessments, and gathering information to…
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August 23, 2024

Mendenhall River Flood After-the-Fact Permitting – A Guide for Home Repair

When is after the fact permitting allowed for home repair? After-the-fact permitting is allowed for home repair to address immediate threats to property and safety. Some examples include plumbing, electrical, and heating repairs. Many immediate home repairs, such as insulation and sheetrock repair, don’t require building permits. Electrical repair typically requires a building permit. However, after the flood emergency, the…
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August 23, 2024

Mendenhall River Flood After-the-Fact Permitting – A Guide for Bank Stabilization

When is after-the-fact permitting allowed? After-the-fact permitting is allowed for 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. What does it mean to make a property safe? Making the property safe means action to protect property and structures…
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August 23, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: DOT and National Guard demobilize

As the pace of the most labor-intensive recovery work slows, some of our partners are returning to their day jobs. After two non-stop weeks hauling debris, Alaska Department of Transportation crews and equipment stood down on Wednesday. That included equipment operators from around the state who traveled to Juneau to lend a hand hauling over 4000 cubic yards of debris.…
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August 21, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: Assembly appropriates emergency funds for flood response

Juneau is now entering its third week of response and recovery in the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. As the pace of new information slows, we’ll continue to provide these information round-ups 2-3 times a week. Keep checking Facebook for the latest updates as they occur, or as always find complete recovery resources and information at juneau.org/manager/flood-response.…
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