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October 20, 2023

SBA approves low-interest disaster loans for Juneau residents

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved several federal low-interest disaster loans for Juneau residents following the August Mendenhall River glacial outburst flood. As of October 20, seven loans totaling $406,100 have been approved and a number of additional applications are underway. SBA’s in-person Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be open at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (3045 Dimond Park Loop)…
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October 11, 2023

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center now open at Dimond Park Aquatic Center

The U.S Small Business Administration has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (3045 Dimond Park Loop) from October 10 through October 24 to assist residents and businesses affected by the August Mendenhall River glacier outburst flooding. At the center, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand to answer questions about SBA’s federal low-interest disaster…
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October 7, 2023

SBA offers disaster assistance to Alaska businesses and residents affected by the glacier outburst flooding

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issue the following press release, also available on the SBA website: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Alaska Businesses and Residents Affected by the Glacier Outburst Flooding Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Alaska businesses and residents affected by the Glacier Outburst Flooding that occurred Aug. 4 – 6, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small…
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August 28, 2023

Hear scientific experts explain jökulhlaups at tonight’s Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for today, Monday, August 28 at 6 p.m. will include a “Science of a Jökulhlaup” presentation by scientists and engineers from the US Geological Survey, National Weather Service, University of Alaska Southeast, and CBJ. Interested members of the public are welcome to join in person in the Assembly…
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August 25, 2023

CBJ to collect construction & demolition flood debris on August 29 and September 5

The City and Borough of Juneau has contracted with Pyramid Abatement and Remodel to collect construction and demolition (C&D) debris from the Mendenhall River flood event on Tuesday, August 29 and Tuesday, September 5. This is a free service for residents impacted by the flooding. This will be the second phase of flood-related debris collection, following several rounds of household…
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August 25, 2023

Mendenhall Flood Permitting Open House on August 31

The CBJ Community Development Department will host a Flood Permitting Open House on Thursday. August 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library Large Meeting Room. Property owners impacted by the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event are invited to drop in at their convenience to meet with permit specialists from CBJ, Alaska Department of…
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