At a meeting Monday night, members of the Juneau Assembly and the public expressed hesitation about the city’s flood fighting plan.
Anna Canny
Local News Reporter
City will provide sandbags for those affected by Juneau’s glacial outburst flood
Bundles of empty bags will be available at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library Saturday through Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
President Biden approves federal disaster declaration for August outburst flooding
The move frees up money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost loans to cover losses on uninsured property.
Wildlife official says city trash management ordinance needs improvement as busy bears make trouble
Proper trash management over the next month is especially important, as bears seek out their last meals before hibernation.
Juneau high school hockey team fills 3,000 sandbags for flood affected neighborhoods
Over the last two weekends, the team distributed more than 3,100 sandbags to more than 30 households.
Community groups have stepped up to do flood preparation, but anxiety remains as the threat of a fall flood looms
For some Mendenhall Valley residents a false alarm on Thursday brought back memories of August’s flood, which swamped nearly 300 homes, including her house on Emily Way.