The community will start to see preliminary damage assessment teams in affected neighborhoods
Evacuated areas have now been opened to residents only
The release from Suicide Basin has come to an end
Due to an atmospheric river the Juneau area experienced this weekend, both lake and river levels have risen
In the past, it has taken up to six days for the outburst flooding event to begin after reaching this point
As residents of Juneau use new information to gird for near-annual floods, scientists are studying glacier dynamics to better understand what the future holds
The change in the prediction of when the basin will fill was based on heavy rain last week
The isolation of Salmon River limits the impact of flooding
CBJ, Tlingit and Haida host flood preparation event.
Locals express frustration and anxiety, explore resources at Lions Club workshop.
Website provides forecasting, depths of inundation maps and explains why glacial outbursts occur.
Adam Telle says “it’s going to require creativity,” without offering a specific timeline, at confirmation hearing.
After reviewing flood-fighting inundation maps, additional short-term mitigation deemed necessary.
Maps show worst-case scenarios, future flood potential continues to be studied.
Plaintiff argues city didn’t get proper federal authorization; municipal attorney says claims are errant.
Work on first stage of semipermanent levee scheduled to be completed by July, according to CBJ.
HESCO barriers are on their way to Juneau. Funding to study a long-term solution is not guaranteed.
