Glacial Outburst Flooding

The first episode of Outburst unravels why so many people were shocked by the sudden severity of recent glacial outburst floods – and why Alaska’s capital city wasn’t prepared.

As the next flood approaches, Mendenhall Valley residents say they need a permanent solution soon to feel safe in their neighborhoods.

As Juneau residents and officials prepare to take on a potential third year of flooding, this new series takes stock of the evolving threat and efforts to keep residents safe.

Although city officials say they expect the temporary levee to hold back glacial outburst floodwaters, they don’t want people to test it with their lives.

Residents learned about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and picked up free sandbags and weather alert radios at a community meeting Saturday.

The website is intended to help residents understand and plan for the floods.