The city is looking at every HESCO block and will issue a report on the damage to inform repairs and improvements.
Glacial Outburst Flooding
Some flood zone residents worry Juneau’s temporary levee won’t hold next year
City officials say the HESCO barriers sustained around $1 million in damage during the 2025 glacial outburst flood.
Back Loop Bridge remains closed, recovery effort ongoing after record-breaking flooding
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities says emergency bridge repairs are currently underway, but it did not have a timeline for when it will reopen to the public.
‘What else are we going to do?’: View Drive residents weigh their options after repeated flooding
Officials and residents are exploring a federal buyout program that would pay willing View Drive residents to move and turn the land into a park.
Outburst, Episode 3: Bomb the glacier?
Juneau city officials are looking at everything from dams to explosives to keep Mendenhall Valley residents safe from future glacial outburst floods.
Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage
After the water receded from this week’s all-time record breaking glacial outburst flood, Mendenhall Valley residents spent Thursday taking stock of the damage.