Tag: Landslide Warning System

Regional working group seeks to set up a landslide warning system in Southeast Alaska

Regional working group seeks to set up a landslide warning system in Southeast Alaska

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Mar 21, 2024 | ,

The regional group wants to create a system that will monitor the region’s hazardous weather and warn residents of potential risks of slides. “We're seeing the environment change," said Lisa Busch, who runs the Sitka Sound Science Center. "Why should we have to compete for grants to stay safe or to help our communities stay safe?” Read More
Creators of landslide warning system seek input from Sitkans

Creators of landslide warning system seek input from Sitkans

by KCAW Staff | Sep 8, 2020 | ,

A number of organizations--including the Sitka Sound Science Center and the RAND Corporation--have been working on a landslide warning system for Sitka. They recently received funding to create a dashboard for Sitkans to access all kinds of data and are asking residents to fill out a survey to help determine the best way to disseminate information during periods of high landslide risk. Read More
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