For the second year in a row, Juneau’s Suicide Basin let loose a torrent of water that rushed downstream and into riverside neighborhoods.
The city estimates that 290 homes, including apartments and condos, were damaged during the flood, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported. Here are some of the local resources available to assist families and individuals affected.
Find information about the City and Borough of Juneau’s response here. Send questions, report issues or express concerns by emailing floodresponse@juneau.gov.
The Juneau Community Foundation has reinstated the Mendenhall River Flood Relief Fund. Affected residents can apply by Oct. 30 and donations are being accepted. More information here:
The American Red Cross of Alaska will be offering financial assistance for people whose primary residence was damaged in the flood.
Fuel spills should be reported to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation spill line at 1-800-478-9300 or by using the form online.
The city is organizing debris collection. Items like chemicals, paint and electronics can be brought to the CBJ Household Hazardous Waste facility in Lemon Creek for free Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The city is asking that people do not visit the landfill at this time unless they are disposing of flood debris due to long lines at the landfill.
NAMI Juneau shared the contact information for the national 24-hour Disaster Distress Helpline, where trained crisis counselors offer support for anyone dealing with the stress and emotions that can accompany a disaster.
GCI shared the following:
“GCI is hosting an in-store food drive at its Juneau retail location, supporting those affected by the recent historic flooding in the community. Items collected through the food drive will be donated to the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, where it will be distributed to those in need. The food will also be distributed to the organization’s partners in the area to resupply supports like public pantries, homeless shelters, community housing and soup kitchens.”
The Southeast Alaska Food Bank public pantry is open every Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 10020 Crazy Horse Drive.
Capital City Fire/Rescue posted that free sump pumps are available to residents who experienced flooding.
The United Way of Southeast Alaska is coordinating with local partners to provide assistance and recruiting volunteers interested in helping out.
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has set up an emergency shelter for tribal members and is providing other forms of support. On Thursday, the location of it was moved from the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to the space above the Sandpiper Café.
This post will be updated as more information becomes available.