Juneau: Mendenhall River flooding update: Assembly appropriates emergency funds for flood response
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~ Juneau, AK- As the city of Juneau enters its third week of response and recovery following the devastating Mendenhall River flooding on August 6, new information is slowing down. In order to keep the public informed, updates will now be provided 2-3 times a week on Facebook or at juneau.org/manager/flood-response.

On August 19, the CBJ Assembly passed an emergency resolution appropriating $1.055 million for infrastructure repairs and flood response. These funds will be immediately used for debris and waste removal ($150,000), emergency repairs at the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant ($400,000), stormwater system repairs ($355,000), and a glacier outburst flood mitigation working group ($150,000).

During the meeting, CBJ staff provided updates on flood response and took questions from both the Assembly and the public. A full recording of the meeting will be available tomorrow on CBJ's YouTube channel for those who would like to hear more.

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In addition to these efforts, Melvin Park has transitioned from a fully-manned volunteer center to a Self-Help Station where residents can access essential items and information. Those who have services to offer or items to donate are encouraged to post this information on the Melvin Park message boards.

While many resources for support and relief are still available, residents can reach out to for further assistance or to be connected with the appropriate organization.

The city extends a heartfelt thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to response efforts. Their hard work has brought much-needed relief during this difficult time.

For those interested in making contributions, donations can be made to the Mendenhall Flood relief fund at juneaucf.org. The city continues to work towards recovery and appreciates any support from the community.

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