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Options for reducing major flooding from Suicide Basin come with lots of questions
Possibilities include drainage tunnels through a mountain and blasting to fill basin with rocks.
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From flowery fundraising to emergency CBJ funding, longer-term flood recovery efforts underway
Foundation raises at least $150K for direct relief, Assembly to consider $1M emergency measure Monday.
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Opinion: Juneau’s flood is a wake-up call from Mother Nature
Last week’s sudden catastrophic flooding of the Mendenhall River is one of the worst disasters in Juneau’s history.…
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Volunteer center at Melvin Park receives additional support, including a visit from crisis canines
New resources available through Friday, including some with wagging tails.
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Two Disaster Assistance Centers for people affected by record floods open Wednesday through Friday
Updated official survey of 287 flooded homes reports 51 sustained major damage.
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Peltola, visiting homes where flood recovery efforts are underway, says FEMA aid request may be difficult
New estimate of nearly 300 homes damaged qualifies as a disaster, but agency’s funding limited, she says.
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Juneau comes together to help residents recover from the Mendenhall River flood
Hauling wet fiberglass insulation from crawlspaces is currently the biggest need
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Juneau residents impacted by the Mendenhall River flood begin recovery step by step
Volunteers help salvage homes and belongings after record flood causes widespread damage.
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Alaska National Guard deployed to assist with flood recovery efforts
40 members from Juneau and elsewhere will help with debris cleanup, distribution of supplies.
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Sullivan: Short-term focus after flood on FEMA aid, long-term focus on ‘engineering solution’
“We can’t have it that Juneau has this problem every summer,” senator says during visit Thursday.
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Resources for flood cleanup and recovery offered by city, other entities
Waste collection and disposal options expanded, volunteer coordination and other efforts underway
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Following state disaster declaration, Gov. Dunleavy and Sen. Murkowski survey Juneau’s flooded homes
“What do we do with the community a year from now?”
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Record flooding exceeding ‘worst-case’ forecast swamps homes and streets near Mendenhall River
Water from glacial outburst flood crests at 15.99 feet, tops last year’s record by more than a foot.
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City says more than 100 homes damaged by record flood; Gov. Dunleavy issues state disaster declaration
Congressional delegation, organizations and businesses also discussing assistance possibilities.
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Suicide Basin flood tracker: Mendenhall River crests at 15.99 feet, expected to retreat rapidly
New record water level more than a foot higher than last year, causes unexpected damage to some homes.
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Suicide Basin breaks, Mendenhall River expected to crest Tuesday morning with “worst case” similar to 2023
Forecast for river level of nearly 15 feet will flood numerous homes, according to weather service.
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Residents in Mendenhall River flood zone preparing, not panicking after Suicide Basin breaks
“Go” bags, alternate places to stay, other safeguards set as people watch waters expected to peak Tuesday.
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Weather Service: Suicide Basin overflowing from top, but ‘no indication of a release at this time’
“Now is the time to start preparing for potential flooding impacts along the Mendenhall lake and river.”
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Landslide triggered by heavy rain damages apartment building on Gastineau Avenue
Record rainfall falls throughout Juneau on Sunday, more heavy rain forecast through Wednesday
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‘Building a weather-ready nation’: What’s new for Suicide Basin’s outburst flooding
New monitoring equipment improves forecasts after last year’s record flood, experts say at town hall.