[dropcap]A[/dropcap] slightly elevated level of radioactive contamination connected to the Fukushima nuclear disaster has been detected in the northern Bering Sea. The level of cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, is extremely low and not considered a health concern, according to state epidemiologists. The sampling, conducted by residents of Saint Lawrence Island, documents the Fukushima plume’s […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Beginning March 10, disaster recovery centers in Alaska will be closed on Sundays but still provide in-person advice and referrals six days a week to those affected by the Nov. 30 earthquake. Despite the reduced hours, help is still available seven days a week by calling FEMA’s disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A disaster recovery center operated by the state of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency opens Monday, Feb. 18, in Wasilla to provide in-person advice and referrals to those affected by the Nov. 30 earthquake. Center location and hours are: Christ First United Methodist Church 2635 S. Old […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — Workers whose source of income has been affected by the November 2018 earthquake may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits if they are self-employed or are not eligible for the state’s regular unemployment insurance program. “In response to a request for federal assistance by Governor Dunleavy, areas affected by […]