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July 14, 2024

Landslide on Gastineau Avenue—no injuries

Today, Sunday, July 14, a landslide occurred in the area above Gastineau Avenue. The first slide occurred at 11 a.m. behind 231 Gastineau Ave. Capital City Fire/Rescue responded and evacuated several individuals. While on scene, two additional slides and additional evacuations occurred in the same general location. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Red Cross is assisting…
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May 24, 2024

Learn more about Mendenhall outburst flood monitoring at June 3 town hall meeting

Join local science and emergency management experts to learn more about glacier outburst flood monitoring and forecasting at a town hall meeting on Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in the UAS Egan Lecture Hall. The talk will give an overview of what is new or different this season at Suicide Basin. Topics include instruments in the basin, research efforts,…
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March 29, 2024

Volunteer with Team Rubicon for Mendenhall River cleanup on April 6

Team Rubicon is coming to Juneau to host a Mendenhall River flood debris cleanup—and they’re looking for community volunteers. On Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Team Rubicon and Capital City Fire/Rescue boat and land crews will clear debris remaining from the August 2023 glacial outburst flood from the Mendenhall River bottom and along the banks. Team…
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December 6, 2023

Juneau Community Foundation’s Mendenhall Flood Relief Fund announces relief assistance applications accepted through December 31

The Juneau Community Foundation is pleased to announce that flood relief assistance is now available for those who were negatively impacted by the glacial outburst that occurred this past summer. Thanks to generous support for the Mendenhall River Flood Response Fund from the local community and from around the state, the Foundation has received $28,300. Working with the Juneau Economic…
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October 31, 2023

Mendenhall River flood public testimony opportunity on November 6

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will be taking public testimony on Mendenhall River flood mitigation on Monday, November 6, at 6 p.m. during the Assembly Committee of the Whole work session. The meeting will take place in person in the City Hall Assembly Chambers and remotely via Zoom. At the meeting, staff will give a brief presentation on…
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October 24, 2023

Join CDD and FEMA for flood insurance informational meetings November 1-2

The CBJ Community Development Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a presentation and question and answer session regarding the National Floodplain Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance on Wednesday, November 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School Commons (1600 Renninger Street). The event is open to all. The meeting will…
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