The city is looking at every HESCO block and will issue a report on the damage to inform repairs and improvements.
Environment
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.
Southeast Alaska communities call on federal government to address the region’s booming sea otter population
The concern largely revolves around sea otter prey species, like crab and oyster, that are crucial for commercial and subsistence fishermen in Southeast Alaska.
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.