Alaska’s governor on the morning of Aug. 26 declared a disaster following a landslide that left at least one person dead and three injured in the city of Ketchikan.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Ketchikan tonight,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said as he issued the declaration, noting that the landslide on Aug. 25 damaged infrastructure.
“In addition to the disaster declaration, I have directed state agencies to make available all resources and staff for the response effort.”
Officials issued an evacuation order for areas affected by the landslide and opened a shelter at the city’s high school.
Three people were transported to Ketchikan Medical Center following the landslide, which struck at about 4 p.m., the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and the City of Ketchikan said in a joint statement on Aug. 25, noting that one fatality was reported.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement on Aug. 26 saying about 2.54 inches of rain fell in Ketchikan city over the past 36 hours, noting that “rain showers will persist in the area” until the afternoon of Aug. 26.
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