This year’s break-up season shows above-average flood potential.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Residents of Interior Alaska are advised to keep an eye out for potential flooding over the next couple of weeks.
Now, with temperatures rising quickly, the State of Alaska is advising citizens to be prepared in the case of flooding. This year’s break-up season, according to the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management , shows above-average flood potential. According to Jeremy Zidek, Public Information Officer with DHSEM, “The bottom line is we really don’t know where it’s going to flood.
The Yukon River is already beginning to see activity, with an ice jam formed near the community of Eagle.Homes and communities near rivers are more likely to be at risk for flood damage.
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