More than 20 residents shared public testimony at Monday night’s Assembly meeting. While some championed the city’s plan, others expressed frustration with its rollout and cost.
Anna Canny
Local News Reporter
Mendenhall Valley residents divided on flood barriers before vote
City leaders have maintained that the temporary measure is imperative. Some residents say they’d rather have a long-term solution than a short-term plan.
Disaster aid wraps up after Juneau’s glacial outburst flood, but federal loans are available
Starting next week, the Disaster Recovery Center that’s been operating in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley Public Library since October will start to focus solely on the distribution of Small Business Administration Loans. They’re generally larger and somewhat more flexible than FEMA grants, and you have more time to spend the money.
Caution advised as Juneau lakes freeze for the first time this winter
Venturing out onto a frozen lake can be extremely dangerous, and several reports of people falling through the ice circulated on social media.
Snowy weather expected across Southeast, but Juneau may be hit hardest
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the City and Borough of Juneau from 6 p.m. Monday through 3 a.m. Wednesday, calling for 8 to 14 inches of snow.
Juneau’s flood fighting plan would cost Mendenhall Valley homeowners $8,000 each. Some of them don’t want it.
If the project fails to move forward, it could jeopardize federal support for more permanent flood mitigation, said City Manager Katie Koester.