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Landslide Damages Ketchikan Electrical Substation; Repairs Estimated at Months

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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A landslide occurred in Ketchikan on October 15, causing an estimated $1.5 million or more in damage to the Ward Cove electrical substation. The slide pushed the substation's control house about eight feet, damaging wiring and equipment. While power has been rerouted to maintain service, officials estimate that repairs will take two to three months.

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Why it matters

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The damage requires significant infrastructure repair, which involves ordering and transporting damaged cables to the island. Local leaders have issued a disaster declaration to manage the response.

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Who's involved

  • KetchikanThe city where the landslide occurred and the substation is located
  • Robert BriggsDiscussed the logistics and procurement required for the infrastructure repairs
  • Ketchikan Gateway BoroughThe administrative borough under which Ketchikan operates

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ketchikan Gateway BoroughSpeculative

    The Ketchikan Gateway Borough might face increased costs related to managing the disaster declaration and coordinating the infrastructure repairs.

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