Gov. Dunleavy Declares Disaster After Ketchikan Landslide Kills 1, Injures 3

Aug 26, 2024, 08:44 AM

A landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to three others. The landslide, which occurred on Sunday at approximately 4 p.m., blocked roads and damaged homes, prompting a mandatory evacuation in the affected areas. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster in response to the incident. Emergency services have been established at the high school on Madison Avenue. Local officials, including Borough Mayor Rodney Dial and City Mayor Dave Kiffer, are actively involved in managing the situation. Residents in the city have been warned of the possibility of a second landslide, and evacuation orders remain in effect for those living along 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Avenues, as well as parts of Water Street.