People with disabilities, people who can’t afford it and people who don’t want to abandon their pets are among the many who can’t easily get up and leave before a hurricane.
Weather
Many of Hooper Bay’s dunes were washed away by the storm. Without them, residents feel exposed.
The storm eroded about 300 feet of coastline, bringing the water that much closer to town. The loss of Hooper Bay’s dunes has potentially serious consequences.
Typhoon Merbok spotlights Alaska’s need for science and climate-resilient infrastructure
With intense storms expected to increase, experts want more data to support flood forecasts and infrastructure investments that keep communities out of harm’s way.
Removing debris from Juneau landslide could take days, city says
One home was completely destroyed by the slide, and two more were damaged.
Juneau landslide damages homes, displaces residents
About a dozen people who left the neighborhood ended up at a temporary shelter set up by the Red Cross and Capital City Fire/Rescue.
Minor flooding possible as heavy rains continue in Juneau
The National Weather Service in Juneau says its flood watch for Juneau, Skagway and Sitka remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon.