She met with the fire department’s search and rescue team to talk about the town’s response to the Nov. 20 landslide and how Wrangell can stay safe moving forward.
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After fifteen days of searching for 12-year-old Derek Heller, efforts have been suspended
The announcement follows 15 days of searching and clearing landslide debris by the Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department, numerous support volunteers, K9 scent dogs and local equipment operators.
Power restored to homes cut off by last week’s Wrangell landslide
Residents can now drive through the slide zone during scheduled 30-minute windows.
Wrangell landslide survivor says a bag of sewing supplies saved her from hypothermia
Christina Florschutz survived the slide and is recovering in the Wrangell hospital.
After the landslide, Wrangellites gather for a Thanksgiving meal
“I just really want to say thanks to the community because we’ve had no shortage of people wanting to provide vehicles, lodging, food supplies,” one evacuee said.
At least 3 dead, 3 missing in landslide near Wrangell
One woman was rescued from the landslide area Tuesday morning and was reported in good condition.
A landslide crushed Wrangell’s municipal burn pit
The burn pit is one of the only ways Wrangell disposes of waste on-island.
After Facebook uproar, ferry managers say they’re committed to Prince Rupert route
False information circulated on social media the first weekend in October caused panic about the route ending altogether.
Small fire aboard the Columbia sends 11 to Wrangell hospital for evaluation
All of the patients had been treated and released from the Wrangell Medical Center by early afternoon, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Competition aims to strengthen and grow small Southeast Alaska businesses
Spruce Root has re-tooled its business development competition this year – it’s now called Business and Balance.