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August 8, 2023

CBJ Real Property Exemption Disaster Relief – Information for Property Owners

Property owners who have experienced damage or loss as a result of the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event may be eligible for a CBJ property reassessment that could result in a lower tax bill for the current year. Please contact the Assessor’s Office at (907) 586-5215 ext. 4906 or Assessor.Office@juneau.gov to begin the process of applying for a reassessment.…
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August 8, 2023

Mendenhall River Flood Event Update (9 PM 8/7)

At a special Assembly meeting today, August 7, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly declared a local emergency following the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event and formally requested state and federal assistance. The declaration was immediately delivered to the Governor’s Office. Engineering & Public Works Director Katie Koester provided the Assembly with an update on the event. The…
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August 8, 2023

Mendenhall River Emergency Bank Stabilization – Information for Property Owners

The CBJ Community Development Department has authorized emergency bank stabilization on the Mendenhall River to address immediate threats to property and safety. Emergency bank stabilization is not authorized to reclaim land. Property owners may proceed with the work immediately. As soon as possible and no later than one month from the start of work, property owners must apply for an…
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August 7, 2023

Mendenhall River Flood Event Update (3 PM 8/7)

Yesterday, August 6, the City and Borough of Juneau issued a local declaration of emergency following the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event. Water levels have now returned to normal and response efforts are underway. CBJ has stood up an emergency operations center and is coordinating with state and federal officials. CBJ has completed an initial assessment of structures damaged…
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August 6, 2023

Mendenhall River Flood Event Update (11:40 AM 8/6)

The City and Borough of Juneau has issued a local declaration of emergency following the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event. Although river levels continue to fall, at least two structures have been lost to the river and others are at risk and/or have been evacuated. CBJ has stood up an emergency operations center and is coordinating with state and…
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August 6, 2023

Mendenhall River Flood Event Update (9 PM 8/5)

The Mendenhall River continues to flood due to the release of Suicide Basin. At least one structure has been lost to the river and others are at risk and/or have been evacuated. The CBJ emergency operations center recommends residents of Marion Drive evacuate overnight due to concerns of potential bank failure that could result in quick overnight land wasting. The…
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