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Residents affected by Juneau Mendenhall Glacier flooding can apply for an SBA loan

JUNEAU, Alaska (CBJ) FEMA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to meet the needs of residents who were affected by the Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding. The SBA

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau Updates Hours of Operation

Juneau, Alaska- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located in Juneau, Alaska, will be adjusting its hours on November 9 and 10, and close on November 11 to observe Veterans Day.

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Learn more about flood preparation for homeowners at USACE events November 12 & 14

Juneau, Alaska (CBJ) CBJ and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host public events on November 12 and 14 to share knowledge and answer questions about flood preparation for

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Last Day of the CBJ Sandbag Distribution

Juneau, Alaska- CBJ Sandbag Distribution is concluding after today, October 22, 2024. Plenty of sand remains and the CBJ encourages those affected by the August Mendenhall flooding to seek assistance

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Mendenhall River flood update: flood over, avoid river as water levels fall

Juneau, Alaska- Mendenhall Lake crested at 10.77 feet at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday, October 20. Water levels are now falling rapidly in both the lake and the river. Minimal impacts

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Major Disaster Declaration passed for Juneau flood and Disaster Relief by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

JUNEAU Alaska- FEMA recently announced federal disaster relief assistance, now available to the state of Alaska in response to the flood effects of August 5-6, 2024. This Major Disaster Declaration

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Suicide Basin Update

As of 5PM, the latest data from the laser pool elevation gauge indicates that the basin has stopped dropping and is rising again. You can always find the latest information

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Should the City consider a levee around Mendenhall Lake?

Juneau, Alaska, Opinion by David Ignell During last Thursday’s special session conducted via Zoom, Juneau City Manager Katie Koester presented the Assembly with a short list of flood-fighting options for

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Loss of Life From Mendenhall Valley Flooding May Be Imminent Danger: Will Officials Act Soon Enough to Minimize Risk?

Juneau, Alaska, Opinion by David Ignell Bill Wildes, a former lieutenant in the Glacier Valley Fire Department is worried the next jokulhlaup in the Mendenhall Valley could result in substantial

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