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Municipal Administrator discusses emergency management preparedness

by KCAW News | Oct 2, 2025 | The Morning Interview

Recent storms and landslides across Southeast Alaska are a good reminder to be prepared. Municipal Administrator John Leach joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss emergency management preparedness. Read More

Sitka’s administrator offers advice for winter safety, travel around town

by KCAW News | Nov 21, 2024 | The Morning Interview

Although winter snuck up on Sitka this year, it's not too late to prepare for seasonal emergencies, primarily related to weather. Officials recommend preparing an emergency kit to support your household for 72 hours, in the event of power failure. You should also know how to turn off the water to your home in the event a pipe bursts. Read More

Sitka’s fire chief has advice for our (inevitable) emergencies

by KCAW News | Oct 29, 2024 | The Morning Interview

Living in Sitka presents many risks, from weather (primarily) and an "old, cold volcano" that has shown signs of life in recent months. Any major emergency could leave Sitka isolated for some time. Chief Warren suggests some basic strategies for making through up to a couple of weeks without help from the outside. Read More