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August 23, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: DOT and National Guard demobilize

As the pace of the most labor-intensive recovery work slows, some of our partners are returning to their day jobs. After two non-stop weeks hauling debris, Alaska Department of Transportation crews and equipment stood down on Wednesday. That included equipment operators from around the state who traveled to Juneau to lend a hand hauling over 4000 cubic yards of debris.…
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August 22, 2024

Pertussis cases are rising—check your family’s vaccinations

The Juneau Public Health Center wants you to be aware that pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is on the rise in Juneau and across the state. Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness which causes severe and long-lasting coughing. People with pertussis can have intense coughing that lasts for weeks or months. It can be fatal in infants, the…
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August 21, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: Assembly appropriates emergency funds for flood response

Juneau is now entering its third week of response and recovery in the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. As the pace of new information slows, we’ll continue to provide these information round-ups 2-3 times a week. Keep checking Facebook for the latest updates as they occur, or as always find complete recovery resources and information at juneau.org/manager/flood-response.…
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August 17, 2024

Mendenhall River flooding update: weekend clean-up and assistance information

With clean-up still underway for many households, debris collection crews will be out on the streets all day Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, although Disaster Assistance Centers are winding down, in-person help is still available—see all the details below. Last but not least, make sure to look after yourself while you’re out working during the hot and sunny weather this weekend.…
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August 16, 2024

Join Juneau Rotary Clubs for Fish Creek shelter ribbon-cutting on August 21

The Rotary Clubs of Juneau will celebrate the completion of the new Fish Creek Park shelter with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, August 21 at 6 p.m. The community is invited to join for a first look at the newest addition to Juneau’s outdoor recreation facilities. The shelter is located just off the Fish Creek Park parking lot at 11100 North…
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August 16, 2024

August 19 Assembly meetings moved to Centennial Hall

The CBJ Assembly Human Resources Committee and Regular Assembly meetings scheduled for Monday, August 19 will meet in Centennial Hall (101 Egan Dr) instead of the City Hall Assembly Chambers. Both meetings will also be held remotely via Zoom. The Regular Assembly meeting will include an update on Mendenhall River flood response. Agendas and packets for both meetings are now…
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