Suicide Basin Flood Evacuation Alert | Anchorage News

Juneau braces for a massive glacial outburst flood from Suicide Basin, where an ice dam breaking could unleash billions of gallons into the Mendenhall River—right through residential neighborhoods. With 1,900 homes and 5,000 people in the flood zone, officials have deployed HESCO barriers and pumps, but are urging immediate evacuation by 3 PM Wednesday. Emergency manager Ryan O’Shaughnessy insists no preparation justifies risking lives. A shelter is ready at Floyd Dryden Gymnasium, and cameras/drones monitor defenses. If barriers fail, a flash flood alert will trigger “shelter in place” orders. Stay updated via city and NWS monitoring pages—and check if your address is in the evacuation zone.

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