The city is still tallying damages from last week’s record snowfall as more continues to accumulate.
Public Safety
Girdwood dog, missing for 2 weeks, rescued from deep Alyeska ravine
A Bernese Mountain Dog named Otis was found stuck in a ravine and rescued by Alyeska Ski Patrol.
New avalanche alert issued for Behrends, White neighborhoods, Thane Road
Once again, the alert is not an evacuation advisory. If an evacuation is necessary, Centennial Hall is being set up to accommodate residents.
Negotiations underway to keep Aleutian seismic stations online
The Alaska Earthquake Center is in negotiations with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to restore funding for nine seismic stations.
Fred Meyer closed for snow removal as Juneau continues to dig out
Heavy snow collapsed the roof of at least one Juneau business, and many others have closed for snow removal.
Juneau updates its avalanche messaging as snowstorm smashes local records
The city is no longer using a five-point scale to communicate avalanche risk. Instead, it has switched to a ‘ready, set, go’ strategy.