Earthquake Update: Wind gusts increasing, Large snow event for Sunday; Damage data collection

Update:
Weather:
Wind gusts continue to increase and will now extend into the evening.

-40-45mph in the Anchorage Bowl

-50-60mph in the Hillside area

Snow is definitely on its way. It should start falling tomorrow evening with the heaviest happening during the overnight hours. 4-6 inches are expected in the Anchorage Bowl and 8-12 inches for the Hillside. The snow should stop falling by the Monday morning rush hour. Municipal snow and road crews are prepared to deal with this snow event.

For more info: www.weather.gov/anchorage

Transportation:
Glenn Highway Reminder: Start planning ahead for Monday if you commute to Anchorage from the Valley, Eklunta, Chugiak and Eagle River. Severe delays and detours will continue into next week. If you have an option to work from home, look into those plans now.

Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday; After-school activities cancelled.
For more information: www.asdk12.org

Damage and Problems Data Collection:
We want to know about any problems and/or damage you’ve encountered as a result of the earthquake and aftershocks. We are doing an assessment only. This is not for requesting assistance.

Click here to provide data:
https://muniorg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/GeoForm/index.html?appid=98866748a51c4ce098fa9f24b18fec02

Communications:
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, his public safety team, as well as Dr. Deena Bishop with the Anchorage School District, will be giving an update at 4:30 p.m.
It will be broadcast live on our FB page (www.facebook.com/APDInfo/)

Call 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies and 211 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.

For non-English speakers, click this link:
www.muni.org/Pages/2018EarthquakeMutiLanguageMessage.aspx

Please continue to stay safe, check on friends and families, and review all the safety information below.

Update 12:05 p.m.:
Weather:
Wind gusts will be an issue starting around Noon and expected to continue into the evening

-40-45mph in town

-50-60mph Hillside
Temperatures are expected to rise above 32 degrees creating slippery conditions with the potential of refreezing overnight.
Snow is forecasted for tomorrow late afternoon. 4-8 inches is expected. Plan ahead and check your surroundings.
For more info: www.weather.gov/anchorage

Transportation:
Major road closures and delays will continue for the next several days. Stay off the roads unless necessary. Obey traffic laws, follow officers’ commands and move for emergency responders.

Glenn Highway: Start planning ahead for Monday if you travel into Anchorage from the Valley. Severe delays and detours will continue into next week. If you have an option to work from home, look into those plans now.

Merrill Field Airport: Tower is now operational

Shelters:
Egan Center (555 West 5th Avenue): Closing this evening. More information to come.

Utilities:
Sewer system: Fully operational; repairs continue
Water system: Fully operational; Quality good; Repairs continue; Precautionary boil advisory continues
For information about wells, click here: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/pdf/dw/security-earthquake-information-for-private-well-owners-2-2-16.pdf

Schools:
Closed Monday and Tuesday; After-school activities cancelled

Health Safety Tips:
Stick to your normal routines (including mealtimes, bedtimes)
Especially, if you have children, they will feel more safe and secure with structure and routine.
Carry out small, practical tasks and count each success.
Seek social connection and support. Share your experience and feelings.

How adults can help children
-Talk to children and teenagers about their feelings and how they are affected.
-Use simple honest answers.
-Be prepared to discuss the same details many times.
-Let them know that adults also don't always understand why things happen.
-Do your best to be supportive, loving and predictable.
-Encourage them to engage in physical play and exercise.

You can also call Careline, Alaska’s statewide 24/7 crisis line which is free and confidential.
1-877-266-4357 (HELP), 24/7 or text for help at 839863

Pets:
-For pets: it is also important for you to stick with normal activities as much as possible. Help them to feel secure by doing what you normally do.
-Keep your pet in a secure and quiet setting, like your home.
-If you are going to walk your dog, make sure they are on a leash.
-If the unfortunate event that your pet does or has escape, check with Animal Care and
Control they can be reached by phone at 343-8122 or website www.muni.org/animal and click on lost pets for step by step guidance on how to conduct your search.

Communications:
The Mayor and his public safety team will giving another update at 4:30 p.m.
If you missed this morning’s update, it’s posted our FB page: www.facebook.com/APDInfo/

Call 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies and 211 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.

For non-English speakers, click this link:
www.muni.org/Pages/2018EarthquakeMutiLanguageMessage.aspx

Please continue to stay safe, check on friends and families!

Click on this link to review all the safety information:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/6963420/

Instructions:
Call 911 for emergencies, 311 for non-emergencies and 211 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.

Address/Location
Anchorage Police Department
4501 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99507

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-786-8900

Thanks for the info, with everything going on I didn't even think to check the weather.

I didn't either to be honest.  UAFGrad posted it elsewhere and I snagged it because it was important.