Update:
Emergency declaration extended until Tuesday night.
 
Utilities:
NEW: The Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) has completed water quality sampling and bacteriological testing throughout the Anchorage drinking water distribution system. Findings from those tests have confirmed that the water system is operating normally and was not contaminated as a result of the earthquake. As a result, AWWU is lifting the precautionary Boil Water Advisory.  Water from your tap is safe for all uses.
 
Trash:
Landfill and Central Transfer Station:
Open; No load limit; Residential vehicles only; Free until Saturday, December 8^th.
 
To help alleviate traffic issues on the Glenn Highway, Anchorage Bowl residents should use the Central Transfer Station. Eagle River, Chugiak and Eklunta residents should use the landfill. Don’t use the Glenn Highway to access the landfill.
 
Due to the expected heavy volume of trash, please dispose of essential items only.
 
Recycling options not available at this time.

Transportation:
Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) parking facilities only: For Monday, December 3th, garages open; On-street parking free; Safe zone and handicapped enforcement only
 
Major road closures and delays will continue for the next several days. Stay off the roads unless necessary. Obey traffic laws, follow officers’ commands and move for emergency responders. Plan ahead for tomorrow. If you have an option to work from home, discuss with your employer.

Glenn Highway Reminder: Due to extensive damage on the Glenn Highway, between miles 23-25, Eklutna to Mirror Lake, if travel is not essential, please avoid the area.
 
For the latest road closures and advisories from the State of Alaska Department of Transportation, click these link:
https://dot.alaska.gov/earthquake2018/
https://511.alaska.gov/alaska511/mappingcomponent/index
 
For the latest on road closures from the Municipality of Anchorage, click this link:
https://muniorg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=61ff316b08654f608d605bf604a1f58a
 
Health
Continue to do welfare checks on loved ones, friends and neighbors. If you can’t make contact via phone, make an attempt to physically check before calling for assistance.

Damage and Problems Data Collection:
We want to know about any problems and/or damage you’ve encountered as a result of the earthquake and aftershocks. We are doing an assessment only. This is not for requesting assistance.
 
Click here to provide data:
https://muniorg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/GeoForm/index.html?appid=98866748a51c4ce098fa9f24b18fec02
 
Communications:
If you missed the latest public safety update, we’ve posted it on our Facebook page.
Click this link to watch: www.facebook.com/APDInfo/
 
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and his public safety team, along with Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop, will be holding a press conference at 4:30 p.m.
 
Call 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies, 811 for utility needs, 511 for road needs and 211 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.
 
For non-English speakers, click this link:
www.muni.org/Pages/2018EarthquakeMutiLanguageMessage.aspx
 
Please continue to stay safe, check on friends and families, and review all the safety information below.

Update 1 p.m.:
Weather:
Icy and slick conditions continue especially on roads, sidewalks and parking lots. Use caution.
 
For more info: www.weather.gov/anchorage
 
Schools:
Closed to students; Reopening on Monday, December 10th; After-school activities cancelled.
For more information: www.asdk12.org

Transportation:
Glenn Highway:
Inbound & Outbound Eagle River Bridge: one lane closed; follow detours.
 
Eagle River Loop Road:
Briggs Bridge: Closed; both directions.
 
Minnesota Parkway:
Northbound @ International Airport Road: One lane closed; Northbound ramp closed.
Southbound @ Dimond Blvd to 100^th Avenue: One lane closed.
 
Dowling Road:
Elmore Road to Lake Otis Parkway: Westbound closed
 
3^rd Avenue:
Post Road Intersection: Closed

Major road closures and delays will continue for the next several days. Stay off the roads unless necessary. Obey traffic laws, follow officers’ commands and move for emergency responders. Plan ahead for tomorrow. If you have an option to work from home, discuss with your employer.
 
Click here for all the Muni road closures:
https://muniorg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=61ff316b08654f608d605bf604a1f58a
 
People Mover: All rides free today; Regular weekend schedule.
 
Health
Aetna Behavioral Health is offering FREE Resource For Living telephone support to those affected by the earthquake.  Individuals can contact Aetna EAP at 833-327-AETNA (1-833-327-2386) for telephonic consultation to help cope with the emotional impact of this event
 
Emergencies can be stressful and it’s normal to be feeling anxious, sad or angry.
For more information:
https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Pages/November302018EarthquakeResources.aspx
 
Continue to do welfare checks on loved ones, friends and neighbors. If you can’t make contact via phone, make an attempt to physically check before calling for assistance.

Utilities:
Water: Repairs continue; Precautionary boil advisory (excluding Girdwood); Quality remains good.

Damage and Problems Data Collection:
We want to know about any problems and/or damage you’ve encountered as a result of the earthquake and aftershocks. We are doing an assessment only. This is not for requesting assistance.
 
Click here to provide data:
https://muniorg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/GeoForm/index.html?appid=98866748a51c4ce098fa9f24b18fec02
 
Communications:
If you missed the latest public safety update, we’ve posted it on our Facebook page.
Click this link to watch: www.facebook.com/APDInfo/
 
The Mayor and his team will give another update at 4:30 p.m.
 
Call 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies, 811 for utility needs and 211 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.
 
For non-English speakers, click this link:
www.muni.org/Pages/2018EarthquakeMutiLanguageMessage.aspx
 
Please continue to stay safe, check on friends and families, and review all the safety information in the previous Nixle:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/6965984/

 Instructions:

Call 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies, 811 for utility needs, 511 for road needs and 211 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.