- FEMA approved a disaster declaration for an Alaskan community.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster funding to the community of Haines in Alaska for preparation efforts.
Landslides impact Haines, Alaska, raising concerns over geological risk
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What happened
Landslides have impacted Haines, Alaska. A 2020 landslide on Beach Road collapsed a half mile of mountainside, washing away four homes and killing two people. The town's vulnerability is attributed to steep, soggy slopes and variable rainfall across the area.
From wlrn.org
Why it matters
The recurring landslides in Southeast Alaska, which have killed at least a dozen people since August 2015, highlight significant geological risks. This situation prompts discussions about preparing communities in steep areas for future disasters.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster funding to Haines in Alaska for preparation efforts, following an approved disaster declaration for an Alaskan community.
From wlrn.org
Who's involved
- HainesCommunity affected by landslides
- AlaskaState where the community is located
- Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough in the region
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of Alaska FairbanksSpeculative
Might see increased demand for funding for climate and geological research.
- Kenai Peninsula BoroughSpeculative
May experience increased local costs and infrastructure risk due to landslides in the region.