State of Alaska Individual Assistance provides disaster recovery grants to those impacted by 2022 September West Coast Storm (Typhoon Merbok)

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State of Alaska Individual Assistance provides disaster recovery grants to those impacted by 2022 September West Coast Storm (Typhoon Merbok)

Individuals and families can apply for state disaster recovery grants beginning September 26 JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy declared the 2022 September West Coast Storm a disaster on September 17, 2022, in response to the remnants of Typhoon Merbok hitting over 1000 miles of coastline in Western Alaska. The Governor’s declaration activates […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for 2022 Matanuska-Susitna Flooding

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Governor Mike Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for 2022 Matanuska-Susitna Flooding

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – On August 30, 2022 Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration for the 2022 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Flood. The disaster declaration activates the State of Alaska Public Assistance program. On August 9, 2022 flooding was reported within the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough and the City of Houston. At least 10 roads, 20 […]

River Watch to Monitor Alaska River Breakup and Provide Ice-jam Flood Warning

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River Watch to Monitor Alaska River Breakup and Provide Ice-jam Flood Warning

Break-up flood potential above average due to high snow load, cold temperatures, and thick river ice JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Due to above-average snowfall, infrequent thaw/freeze episodes, and thick, in-place ice, the ice-jam flood potential for several interior Alaskan rivers is above average this spring. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has […]

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