Generators, sandbags, hotel stays, backyard river watching keep people active as water rises Sunday.
People warned to avoid river area due to icy conditions; water-level rise slowing as of 11:30 p.m.
Distribution started Saturday morning, about 40 hours before flood is forecast to crest.
City urges immediate precautions in vulnerable areas; some roads and paths will close Sunday afternoon
Up to 200 sandbags per household available starting Saturday; release of water limited as of Friday.
Other U.S. disasters are straining available assistance; SBA loan program is out of money.
Maximum crest of river from full release would be 11 ft., well below peak of record August flood
Draft 19-item list also includes housing, other projects Assembly will rank and seek funds for.
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Basin would take 145 days to fill at current rate as colder weather sets in, Assembly members told.
Two straight years of major floods “has got the attention” of federal officials, Murkowski says.
Primary purpose is federal training requirements, but it will be available for emergency operations.
Gastineau Human Services hoping for eight new residential substance abuse treatment beds by Oct. 14.
Basin now about half full, but should fill more slowly than earlier this year, city manager says.
Meeting will also consider $700,000 in short-term flooding measures, plus help for hospital programs.
Water building up again in ice dam could freeze, partially release or trigger another full release.
Presence of agency “a lot larger” than last year’s flood when aid was denied, visiting official says.
Possibilities include drainage tunnels through a mountain and blasting to fill basin with rocks.
Foundation raises at least $150K for direct relief, Assembly to consider $1M emergency measure Monday.
