Some Mendenhall Valley residents who live next to the river said they’re feeling hopeful about a lower crest and less damage.
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Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
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Juneau residents grapple with whether to stay or flee as glacial outburst floodwaters rise
Mendenhall Valley residents prepare their homes and belongings as floodwaters rise during Juneau’s annual glacial outburst flood.
Suicide Basin is full, glacial outburst flood to start any day
Emergency managers say to prepare a ‘go bag.’ The National Weather Service says the initial forecast is slightly lower than last year’s flood.
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
Army Corps teases glacial outburst flood solution announcement as next flood looms
Officials say to expect a request for proposals, or RFP, this month that will solicit innovative solutions to drain Suicide Basin.
Alaska will now regulate its own hazardous waste
This makes Alaska the 49th state with an authorized hazardous waste program.