For emergencies, call your local fire/EMS/public safety or 9-1-1. Visit http://www.ready.alaska.gov/ for official information. The purpose of this page is to provide a forum for the public to see how DHS&EM serves Alaskan communities, comment on disaster response and recovery, and learn how to prepare individuals and their families, as well as their communities, for all hazards. This is a
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