Alaska’s governor has declared a disaster following a landslide that prompted an evacuation in the city of Ketchikan. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the landslide around 4 p.m. Sunday damaged homes and infrastructure in the city, which is being aided by the State Emergency Operation Center.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska ’s governor declared a disaster following a landslide that prompted an evacuation in the city of Ketchikan.
“I have directed state agencies to make available all resources and staff for the response effort,” Dunleavy said.Multiple homes were impacted by the landslide and a mandatory evacuation was ordered for residents of Third Avenue and nearby streets, while a shelter was set up at Ketchikan High School, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and City of Ketchikan said in a joint statement Sunday.
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