Matanuska Electric Association restored power to most affected residents by Friday evening by installing a temporary line. A shelter has also been set up for evacuees.
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska - An avalanche blocking Hiland Road up South Fork Eagle River on Friday morning with depths of up to 80 feet has trapped some residents behind the slide path, initially knocking out power to many.
“Our line crews were able to install a temporary line and reconnect the system, restoring power around 8:45 p.m.,” Castro said via email. “There are still a handful of residences closest to the avalanche without power and our understanding is most of those homes were evacuated in case of additional avalanches.”
“Do not approach or cross any part of the avalanche,” the alert said. “Road access is unavailable and an alternate route is set up for emergency access. Residents are asked to shelter in place away from area avalanche slide zones and await further instructions.”
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