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People recreate on our waterways and this is a very hazardous time of the year as the ice is just forming. Ice forms at very different rates with inconsistent capacities and those choosing to recreate on lakes and rivers must be aware of the hazards.

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The National Weather Service in Anchorage is tracking a system that will bring snow to Southwest Alaska (on Tuesday/Wed) and Southcentral Alaska (on Wednesday). This satellite image is from 9:40 AM AKDT this morning. #AKwx #Winter #Alaska

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Be the broken record! Teens (and all drivers) cannot hear this message enough:
Do.👏 Not.👏 Use.👏 The.👏 Phone.👏 While.👏 Driving.👏

#TeenDriver #TeenDriverSafetyWeek

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Edgerton Parks Road will have a Roving Flagged Partial One-Lane Road Closure, Oct- 31 - Nov- 5, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or project completion. The flagged one-lane closure will be on Edgerton Parks Road between Palmer Fishhook Road and Mountain Trails Dr

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4th of July is just around the corner and with such a dry summer and fires all throughout Alaska, we just wanted to remind you that
fireworks are prohibited in the Mat-Su Borough.
Here is a link to the Borough Code https://t.co/kXEXAaTil1

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BURN PERMITS SUSPENDED IN THE MAT-SU VALLEY

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⛔ #OldGlenn UPDATE 2/18/2022 - The road closure on the OLD GLENN HIGHWAY between MP 7.6 - 8.5 will last overnight as avalanche crews assess the safety of the area and decide if mitigation is needed before the slide can be cleared.

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#SewardHighway AVALANCHE MITIGATION. Here's a nice video of some of the work going on at MP 90 to enjoy while we wait for the road to reopen. Mitigation crews are working hard to keep you safe! Check updates on 511.

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AVALANCHE UPDATE ON OLD GLENN
DOT is setting up traffic control on the south side of the avalanche area now. Borough road crew are working traffic control on the north side. We expect DOT to take full control of the area in the next hour.
Please avoid the area

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ATTENTION!
AVALANCHE ON OLD GLENN HWY. ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN MILE 3-8.
Please stay out of area. Emergency Services and DOT are on-scene assessing the situation. Residents in area stay put as crews work the scene. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. Updates coming

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Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna Devries gives an update on Arctic Winter Games contract signing and Feb. 1 Assembly meeting.
https://t.co/sPtz8lphJz

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Was your business affected by the recent wind storm?

Follow the link below and return completed form to Mat-Su Borough Emergency Manager, Casey Cook at this email address:
[email protected]

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If you have disaster damage, here are the steps to get help and the link to the State's website if you need to apply for assistance: https://t.co/OSJvje9oGN

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⚠ Heads up, #Matanuska Valley!⚠ There is moderate confidence for strong winds 💨 Fri. Though this won’t be as strong as the last event, gusts to 50 mph and wind chills as low as -30 are forecast. Details & updates at https://t.co/bo84SjNPwC. #AKwx

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You can watch the Planning Regular Meeting on Facebook Live tonight, Nov. 15, 2021 at 6pm.

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MSB has committed $13 million to support eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Applications for the first round (up to $10,000) will be accepted August 10-16. Grants will be given out on a first come, first-serve basis.

More Info: https://t.co/6eul1lrbrb

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@AlyseGalvin @CPD_AK Hey Alyse, thanks for the mention. The Borough is actually working on more of the same. We have this map showing services available at Borough & School District Facilities. And I was asked to add Parking Lot Wi-fi to the list. https://t.co/FzOrQDCvRf