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National test of cell phone alert system set for Wednesday morning in Alaska

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 10, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for 10:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, August 11 in Alaska. Besides radio and television, the test will also go out over most cell phones. Read More

Drop, Cover, Curate!

by KCAW News | Sep 2, 2016 | The CorvidEYE

Just like these curators at the Alaska State Museum, Sitkans are invited to take a magnitude 7.1 ride on the Alaska Earthquake Simulator, this weekend (September 3 & 4) at the Firehall and SeaMart. Read More

Governor declares disaster in Sitka, freeing up relief funds

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 1, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

On Friday, Governor Bill Walker issued a disaster declaration for Sitka, in response to seven landslides on August 18th. According to Gorman, the cost of emergency response alone is estimated to be over half a million dollars. Read More

Tsunami warning test too real?

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 27, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Thursday morning’s (3-27-14) live test of the state’s Tsunami Warning System went pretty well -- except many people didn’t realize it was a test. Most of us are accustomed to hearing the words “This is a test” with the routine monthly broadcasts. This message however, was triggered using so-called “live codes” which broadcast a different message. Read More