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July 12, 2024

Apply for JAHF funding to develop new housing starting July 15

Round 4 of Juneau Affordable Housing Fund competitive funding opens Monday, July 15, 2024. Developers are encouraged to apply. To…
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17 foot inundation map
EmergencyNews Item
August 12, 2025

Suicide Basin outburst underway – evacuate soon

A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Tuesday through Wednesday. Residents are advised to evacuate the potential flood inundation area. Officials recommend residents in the 17ft lake level inundation zone evacuate the area until the flood waters recede and an “All Clear” message is sent…
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August 11, 2025

Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee meets August 13

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will meet Wednesday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom only. The meeting will discuss personnel rules and pay ranges. The agenda is available at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4603/files/agenda/11021 Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/88301515772 Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 883 0151 5772 For the complete CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.
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EOC staff discuss planning during a meeting on August 11, 2025
EmergencyNews Item
August 11, 2025

2025 Juneau GLOF Unified Command response to imminent glacial outburst

(DOWNLOAD PDF) Juneau, Alaska – As of 7 p.m. Sunday, August 10, National Weather Service (NWS) monitoring data showed Suicide Basin was full and beginning to overtop. The 2025 Juneau GLOF Unified Command, led by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Southeast Alaska, has activated final response preparations…
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Local food Yard games Live music Bird walks + More Free! Community Day Saturday, August 23 3 - 6 pm Amalga Meadows Park 24600 Amalga Harbor Road
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August 11, 2025

Celebrate Community Day at Eagle Valley Center on August 23

Gather your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of food, music, and outdoor fun at the Eagle Valley Center in Amalga Meadows Park (24600 Amalga Harbor Road) on Saturday, August 23 from 3 – 6 p.m. as CBJ Parks & Recreation teams up with SAIL/ORCA, Jared Lee, DDS, and Juneau Audubon Society to bring you Community Day. Bring your appetite for hamburgers, hot dogs, and…
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Suicide Basin camera
EmergencyNews Item
August 11, 2025

Suicide Basin overtopping – flood watch active

Suicide Basin/Kʼóox Ḵaadí Basin is currently overtopping and expected to release within 1-6 days. Residents in the inundation area should finalize last-minute preparations, confirm evacuation plans and prepare a go-bag. Find more information about how to prepare for evacuation or flooding at bit.ly/JuneauFloodReady. CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, and local weather agencies will monitor the Basin closely and issue an alert…
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EmergencyManagerNews Item
August 8, 2025

City & Borough of Juneau and Tlingit & Haida issue coordinated disaster declarations ahead of 2025 glacial lake outburst

    JOINT PRESS RELEASE August 8, 2025 (DOWNLOAD PDF) City & Borough of Juneau and Tlingit & Haida Issue Coordinated Disaster Declarations ahead of 2025 Glacial Lake Outburst   Juneau, Alaska – Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) issued coordinated emergency…
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