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PRAYER OFFERING: Filipino Alaskans will hold prayer offerings and a benefit concert for the victims in the Philippines from 4-8 p.m. today at the Asian Alaskan Cultural Center, 4807 Northwood Drive.
Flood-damaged town of Eagle ready for winter
As many as 500 volunteers a ' many from outside Alaska a ' helped rebuild the town of 150 residents that was devastated in early May by a Yukon ice jam and flood.
FEMA Leases Medical Clinic from BLU-MED for Eagle, AK Disaster Response
This past week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency completed delivery and set-up of a medical clinic in Alaska's devastated city of Eagle, where health concerns remain acute following massive flooding in May 2009.
Mary Rose David on the steps of her new home in Eagle. On September 11, 2009 a small group of people joined hands and bowed their heads in dedication, not to commemorate the events that took place in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania eight years ago, but to pray after presenting Mary Rose David of Eagle with a new home after spring floods ...
Magnitude-4.0 quake shakes Central Coast of Calif.
A look at some earthquakes in Indonesia since 2000: - Sept. 2, 2009: A magnitude-7.0 quake damages thousands of buildings across densely populated Java island, killing at least 46 and injuring more than 100.
Homes to have power by October
Flood-ravaged homes being rebuilt in Eagle are due to be powered up by October, the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs said Friday.
Caribou hunters make easy shots near road, exceed quota
Caribou hunters along the Steese and Taylor highways were so successful they exceeded the fall quota for the Fortymile herd hunt by 36 percent in just three days.
Three technical disaster response team members recently completed a site assessment in Eagle Village, Alaska, for the Federal Emergency Management Agency .
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Success Stories: State, FEMA and Volunteers Work Together to Help Re-Build Eagle
When the Yukon River ice breakup happened this spring, it caused devastating flooding in the town of Eagle, Alaska, beginning May 4. A large ice jam developed about 10 miles downriver of Eagle, causing the high-flowing Yukon, fueled by snowmelt from high temperatures during the previous week, to flood the town.
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The residents of Eagle, Alaska, are slowly getting their lives back to normal after having them turned upside down during the spring 2009 flooding and ice jams, which began May 4. Saturday night, July 25, they had a hoe down and dance to take their minds off the ways in which life in Eagle will never be the same again and to celebrate the ...
Flood-damaged Eagle looking for volunteers
Volunteers are sought to help residents of flood-damaged Eagle rebuild before winter.
Spill response official quits over Yukon flooding
An incident commander with the state Division of Spill Prevention and Response, Ed Meggert, says he's leaving his job because of safety failures during spring flooding on the Yukon River.
Bicyclists raise funds for Alaskan town, single moms
One hopes to raise money to fight homelessness for single mothers with children, while the other hopes to be able to help rebuild an Alaskan town devastated by recent flooding and a crushing ice jam.
FEMA visit brings hope to Eagle
Residents in the city of Eagle are finally getting some relief after a springtime flood that damaged homes and businesses.
Chinook salmon return doesna t look encouraging
The return of chinook salmon on the Yukon River isn't looking good, as predicted.
City expects sorry tourist season after floods
On the heels of a springtime flood that damaged homes and businesses, the city of Eagle is bracing for a tough tourist year.
Eagle seeks help to rebuild before winter
VOLUNTEERS: 20 homes needed, some for people unable to build themselves. Published: June 14th, 2009 08:34 PM Last Modified: June 14th, 2009 10:04 PM Eagle residents who lost their homes last month in the worst Yukon River flood in recorded history are putting out a plea for volunteer labor.
State waiting for emergency declaration as flood costs rise
Damage to homes, roads and airports from spring flooding in rural Alaska will likely tally more than $7.2 million in public funding, according to state and federal officials.
Websites offers ice jam residents aid
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has launched a new website to provide timely and accurate information about operations to access the New Village of Eagle and to reopen Mission Road following the devastating Yukon River flooding and ice jam.
Group lists state's at-risk historic sites
The Community Hall on St. George Island is Alaska's most endangered property. That's the determination of the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation.