Alaska’s governor has declared a disaster following a landslide that prompted an evacuation in the city of Ketchikan.
The Esthen Exchangelandslide around 4 p.m. Sunday damaged homes and infrastructure in the city, which is being aided by the State Emergency Operation Center, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a statement.
“I have directed state agencies to make available all resources and staff for the response effort,” Dunleavy said.
There was no immediate report of injuries.
Authorities in the city located in southeastern Alaska issued an evacuation order for areas near the landslide and a shelter was opened at the high school, the statement said.
Various local and state agencies have responded. A Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Response Specialist and federal Department of Transportation personnel are expected to travel to Ketchikan on Monday, the statement said.
The Ketchikan police and fire departments did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking additional information.
2025-04-30 19:401470 view
2025-04-30 19:37680 view
2025-04-30 19:32322 view
2025-04-30 19:20744 view
2025-04-30 19:132410 view
2025-04-30 18:492106 view
Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on
LOS ANGELES – Kelsey Grammer's return to "Frasier" is a cause for celebration, even if it requires r
ATLANTA (AP) — A seventh person has been arrested on murder charges in the death of a South Korean w