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February 28, 2026

Update from the City Manager: Pushing for an Enduring Solution to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

February 27, 2025 Good afternoon, Earlier this week, I shared the difficult news regarding the change in direction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on an enduring solution to the ongoing threat of glacial lake outburst flooding (GLOF) in the Mendenhall Valley. I want to acknowledge the weight of that update as it threatens the longevity of our…
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AssemblyEmergency
February 21, 2026

Flood Solutions, Survey Results on Agenda for February 23 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly will discuss updates and next steps on several major community priorities, projects and conversations at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, February 23. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Solutions The meeting will include an update regarding the proposed Lake Tap tunnel, which was identified as…
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AvalancheEmergencyNews Item
January 14, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – Evacuation Advisory Lifted for All Known Paths

The evacuation advisory has been lifted for all slide paths, including the Behrends pathway.  Risk from avalanche hazard remains elevated and future evacuation advisories are possible. CBJ is actively monitoring and assessing avalanche risk for all other known slide paths and will provide updates as conditions continue to change. Despite heavy rain, high winds, and warm temperatures at high elevations,…
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AvalancheEmergencyStreetsNews Item
January 12, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Advisory and Community Recovery Status Update

The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is providing an operational and situational update regarding avalanche risk and community recovery efforts following the 2025–2026 Juneau Winter Storm. The following is an overview of current conditions, recent response actions, and what residents can expect moving forward. Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – Behrends Path Evacuation Advisory Remains Due to very high avalanche…
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AvalancheEmergencyNews Item
January 11, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 10 (6:45 p.m.)

The potential for avalanches in known slide paths remains. Avalanche risk will increase overnight due to warmer temperatures and heavy rain. THE EVACUATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT. Emergency shelter is available at Centennial Hall. Emergency response crews are staged to respond in the event of an avalanche. Please limit travel in avalanche-exposed areas. Thane Road remains closed at the avalanche gates. You can find current hazard levels at bit.ly/CBJavalanche. You can read more about…
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EmergencyStreetsNews Item
January 11, 2026

Property Owners Asked to Report Damage, Flooding from Winter Storm Disaster

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) requests residents report any damage to private or commercial property caused by snow, ice, flooding, snow slides or other hazardous weather conditions from the December 2025- January 2026 Juneau Winter Storm. Residents can report damage via CBJ’s online reporting tool at bit.ly/cbjstormdamage. This information will be used by CBJ to better understand the…
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