“It has been described by avalanche experts as a once in 100-year event,” says Municipal Manager Amy Demboski.
It’ll likely take 2 weeks to clear snow from Eagle River road after massive avalanche, officials sayAfter mitigation efforts, Anchorage officials began moving snow from an avalanche on Hiland Road in Eagle River on Monday.
While the road remains blocked, city officials have carved a path so residents can travel in the area by snowmachine. City officials said the uncontrolled release of snow at an unknown time could have led to the loss of lives. They reported that the mitigation efforts were a success, and residents were allowed to return to their homes at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, after about 8 hours.
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