Alaska governor declares state disaster

by judyinalaska
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities photo via Alaska Dispatch News

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities photo via Alaska Dispatch News

Governor Walker declared the situation on the Dalton Highway a state disaster.

According to Alaska Dispatch News, this will enable the state to bring up private contractors to help.  700 to 800 loads are backed up in Fairbanks.  Jack is on his way up there right now.  Check out this article, it shows some aerial footage of the road.

https://www.adn.com/article/20150408/dalton-highway-ice-sheet-alaska-gov-walker-declares-disaster

 

 

3 comments on “Alaska governor declares state disaster”

  1. Lee David Bengough says:
    April 8, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Be safe up there Jack.

    Reply
  2. stephen lawrence says:
    April 9, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Jack…you are my hero!! Can I have your autograph?

    Reply
  3. stephen lawrence says:
    April 9, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Jack you are my hero!!! Can I have your autograph? Stay safe big boy!!

    Reply

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