Mayor Charlie Pierce has declared a state of emergency for the Kenai
Peninsula Borough due to flooding events affecting the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
This declaration follows the City of Seward’s declaration of emergency also
released today. Local resources are addressing impacts caused by storm water
and debris that is damaging roads, bridges and public facilities. Communities
included in the borough declaration are City of Seward, Bear Creek and Lowell
Point, all within the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area boundaries.
The declaration has been formally submitted to Governor Walker.
With the governor’s approval, the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security
& Emergency Management will provide assistance to the borough and to
affected areas as directed.
The KPB Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is continuing its
operations to provide resource requests to the City of Seward and to residents
in the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area. The EOC continues to monitor
rising water levels and to collect damage assessments throughout the borough.
KPB Public Information
907-714-2495sewardflood2018@gmail.com
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