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August 21, 2023

Mendenhall Valley Flood Donations and Volunteer Options

The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management shared the following press release: Mendenhall Valley Flood Donations and Volunteer Options System established to help identify and meet needs of flood survivors The United Way of Southeast Alaska has established an online form that will enable those impacted by the August 5 Mendenhall Valley flood to identify disaster…
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August 18, 2023

Disaster Assistance Center to open at Mendenhall Valley Library

The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management shared the following press release: Disaster Assistance Center to open at Mendenhall Valley Library Flood impacted residents can apply in-person for state disaster recovery assistance The State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM), City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), and the Alaska Volunteer Organizations Active…
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August 12, 2023

CBJ To Collect Household Flood Debris Beginning Monday, August 14

Starting on Monday, August 14, the City and Borough of Juneau will begin collecting household debris from last weekend’s flood event. This is a free service for residents impacted by the flooding. CBJ is now in the process of reaching out individually to flood-impacted residents with details about how to prepare waste for collection. If your property was affected by…
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August 11, 2023

Juneau Public Health Center Encourages Tetanus/Hepatitis A Vaccine Check for Flood Clean-up

A message from your local Juneau Public Health Center: With the recent flooding of the Mendenhall River, clean-up efforts are underway. If you are a part of clean-up activities, you are encouraged to check your tetanus and hepatitis A vaccine status. You can check your vaccine status with your healthcare provider, with the Juneau Public Health Center, or by using…
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August 11, 2023

CBJ & Litter Free Beach Cleanup on August 13

The City & Borough of Juneau and Litter Free, Inc. are organizing a community beach cleanup to remove debris from area beaches impacted by last weekend’s jökulhlaup. The cleanup will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 13 during the falling tide. CBJ Parks & Recreation staff will distribute yellow Litter Free bags at the following locations on Sunday from…
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August 10, 2023

State of Alaska Individual Assistance Open for Mendenhall River Flood Event

Following the governor’s declaration of emergency for the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event, the State of Alaska is accepting applications for individual assistance beginning today, August 10. The deadline to apply for Individual Assistance is October 9, 2023. Apply online at ready.alaska.gov/Recovery/IA or call 1-844-445-7131 (Monday – Friday 8 a.m – 4 p.m.). Individual assistance helps people cover damage…
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