Wildland fire evacuation order has been lifted

Update: 3:25pm

The wildland fire evacuation order for the Bluff drive area in Ninilchik has been lifted.

 

Wildland fire off Oilwell road in Ninilchik

A wildland fire is currently ongoing off Oilwell Road in Ninilchik. Forestry and Fire Departments are evacuating threatened homes. Please avoid the area if possible, and be mindful of emergency vehicles and give them the right of way. Anchor Point, CES, KESA, Forestry, and Ninilchik fire departments are on scene.

 

The situation will be updated as details become available.

 

Emergency Preparedness Event Hosts Something for Everyone This Saturday March 2, 2019

The Community Resiliency Fair is FREE to the public.

Saturday March 2nd 10AM - 2PM

Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna Alaska

State, federal and local agencies, first responders, nonprofits and utilities will host booths to share tips, tools and resources specific to preparedness before, during and after a disaster strikes. 

Got 15 minutes to spare? Attend a "How2" session at the Fair. Topics include building an emergency kit, registering your cellular phone onto the Borough's emergency alert notifications @KPBAlerts, health and wellness resources, and How2 tips on protecting your home before a disaster strikes.

More updates on Facebook @Kenai.Peninsula.Borough

Call 907-262-2097 or Email: oem@kpb.us

11/30/18 KPB Conducts Damage Assessments

On 11/30/18 @ 10:02 the Tsunami warning was cancelled for the coastal communities of Kachemak Bay and Resurrection Bay. The Office of Emergency Management and borough departments have switched from response to conducting damage assessments on public infrastructure such as schools, fire stations, hospitals, roads and other borough buildings. At initial assessment, there is no imminent danger to life safety. Minor damages to roads are being reported but are passable, use caution and adhere to road signs. Visit Alaska511 for state road reports. The borough is in contact with the municipalities of Seward and Homer to provide support as requested. The attached map illustrates the possible tidal inundation zones for the Kachemak, Bay, Resurrection Bay and Cook Inlet.

11/30/18 Tsunami Warnings Cancelled for Kachemak Bay and Resurrection Bay

The tsunami warnings are cancelled for the coastal communities of Kachemak Bay and Ressurection Bay. For more information visit https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=27831806

11/30/18 Tsunami Warning for all Kachemak and Resurrection Bay Communities

The Borough Office of Emergency Management has released an emergency statement for residents living in the coastal communities of Kachemak Bay and Resurrection Bay area. Registered cell phones within the notified area will received the message to evacuate to higher ground now.

This is tsunami warning from the office of emergency management.
At 0829AM an earthquake at preliminary magnitude of 7.0 occurred 5 miles north of Anchorage, AK

Estimated tsunami start time for Seward and Resurrection Bay area residents is 09:30AM

Estimated tsunami start time for Homer and Kachemak Bay area residents is 011:45AM

Coastal area residents - move inland to higher ground now.
Tsunami warning means dangerous series of waves many hours after the initial arrival.
Listen to local radio station or VHF marine radio for updates.
Coastal area residents - move inland to higher ground now.