Gov. Mike Dunleavy has expanded the disaster declaration for the severe December storm swept through Southeast Alaska to include relief for individuals whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
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Alaska National Guard calls up members for state coronavirus response
The Alaska National Guard is mobilizing to assist with the state’s coronavirus response, putting dozens of volunteer Guard members on active duty.
As coronavirus concerns grow in Alaska, officials warn shoppers not to overdo it
A spokesperson for the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management says it’s unlikely the coronavirus outbreak will cause a disruption to the delivery of goods from out of state.
Debt, anxiety and confusion: A year later, some Anchorage earthquake victims are still recovering
For many of the residents whose property saw the most severe damage, the Anchorage earthquake has gone from a natural disaster to a financial one.
Nanwalek is rapidly running out of water
The Kenai Peninsula village declared a water emergency on Tuesday. But a tribal council member says if there’s no significant rainfall this week, they could be completely dry by the weekend.
Water shortage looms in Chignik Lagoon
A boil water notice has been in effect since July 2. The village administrator says as of Tuesday, the village’s wells are dry.
Dunleavy requests federal disaster money for earthquake recovery
The step could unlock tens of millions of dollars in disaster relief funds for the state, businesses and individuals who suffered property damage during the Nov. 30 quake and continuing aftershocks.
Got quake damage? Officials outline next steps for claims.
Recouping losses to homes and property in the wake of a disaster involves multiple steps with insurance companies, as well as state and federal relief agencies.
No earthquake policy? Your loss may still be insured.
Homeowners’ insurance doesn’t usually cover earthquake damage, but standard policies often extend to events that immediately follow an earthquake, like if a water pipe broke and flooded your home.
Tsunami warning test too real?
Thursday morning’s live test of the state’s Tsunami Warning System went pretty well — except many people didn’t realize it was a test.