UPDATE: Avalanche mitigation efforts are complete above Eagle River and Hiland Road residents area able to return to their homes. A press release issued Sunday night said it may take two weeks to clear snow from the roadway. Photo courtesy Corey Young.
“Release of the remaining snowpack will occur naturally or through mitigation efforts,” Demboski said. “If we have an uncontrolled release at an unknown time, that could result in the loss of life. We want to do everything we can to prevent that through mitigation efforts and an evacuation. We can prevent loss of life and ensure the safety of our residents.”
“We know that leaving this hazard in place presents a considerable risk to life and property in the area,” Boyd said. “We feel that that makes it necessary for us to attempt to mitigate this hazard as we move forward.” Gov. Dunleavy and Mayor Bronson discuss avalanche mitigation with Department of Transportation avalanche specialists.
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