Snow, ice and then rain complicated the efforts in Haines of city and state crews that have been working to clear roads of landslides and debris, because most of them spent the morning clearing snow before they could get to work.
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In Haines, clean-up and search efforts happen in brief good-weather window
State geologists on Saturday said the ground was too unstable and recommended that search crews stay away from the slide zone.
‘Haines makes it happen’: At least one woman is back in her flooded home after outpouring of support
Along with dozens of other displaced Haines residents, Lin Edgar’s been sleeping at a hotel all week. But thanks to an outpouring of community support, her house was ready to sleep in again by Saturday night.
Rain lets up in Ketchikan and evacuations are canceled as water levels pose no immediate danger
Officials lifted the voluntary evacuation Sunday morning. While they warned of minor street flooding, they said there was no immediate danger of dam failure.
Search and rescue teams in Haines still hopeful they’ll find missing residents alive
Two teams searched debris that washed onto miles of shoreline north of the slide. Juneau Mountain Rescue and two dog teams stand by at the slide site, waiting for the green light from geologists to begin the land search.
Dozens of Haines residents evacuated from their homes as rain and landslides continue
Dozens more homes in Haines were evacuated Thursday night as rain continued to saturate the mountainsides near residential neighborhoods.
Eaglecrest Ski Area won’t open this weekend after heavy rainfall, mild temperatures
Managers say they want to keep customers safe and preserve the snow pack until it gets colder and drier on the mountain.
In Haines, crews work to clear roads and storm drains, restore power and water treatment
City and state workers are busy protecting and restoring roads, the water supply and the electrical grid in Haines after heavy rainfall and numerous mudslides.
LISTEN: Alaska geologist says rainfall-induced landslides act like an ‘air hockey table’
Landslides in Southeast Alaska often happen with rainfall soaking soils over time, followed by a sudden, torrential downpour that shifts the balance between friction and gravity.
Haines groups organize relief efforts for residents displaced by landslides
Residents along Beach Road evacuated after landslides destroyed several houses, and dozens of residents at the end of Lutak Inlet have been without electricity and running water since Tuesday.