Alaska Search and Rescue Emergency Response Team

09/05/2026

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Could you handle 72 hours without the things you normally rely on?

Power outages, wildfires, earthquakes, extreme weather, and other emergencies can happen quickly in Alaska. Being prepared doesn’t mean expecting the worst — it means knowing what to do when plans change.

Come learn, ask questions, and build your preparedness skills at the 18th Annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Menard Sports Center | Wasilla

Bring the family, explore the Expo, and leave a little more prepared than you arrived.

09/02/2026

PSA; please share this post to help spread the word to individuals, families and search teams in need. Thanks!

08/26/2026

SUMMER SNOW❄️📉🥶a major cooldown will bring an early taste of winter to the Brooks Range this week! Rain is expected to transition to snow Tuesday afternoon and evening as temperatures fall with snow continuing through Wednesday. The highest terrain will see 3-7 inches, Atigun Pass will see 1-3 inches and Anaktuvuk Pass will see 1 inch or. Temperatures across the North Slope and Brooks Range will tumble from the 50s and lower 60s Tuesday into the 30s and 40s Wednesday. The eastern Brooks Range will remain chilly Thursday, although snow should end as drier weather arrives. Meanwhile, this system will primarily produce widespread rain and strong winds across Interior and Southcentral Alaska. No meaningful low-elevation snow is currently expected around Fairbanks, Anchorage or other population centers farther south but the highest surrounding peaks will see snow, and parts of the Yukon will see high elevation snow. This is not unusual for this time of the year❄️

08/04/2026

07/24/2026

https://matsugov.us/news/mat-su-borough-declares-talkeetna-Mat-Su Emergency Management

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly has formally declared a local emergency in response to imminent flooding threats in Talkeetna and is requesting State support to protect residents, infrastructure, and property while leveraging critical federal funding opportunities.

On July 21, 2026, the Borough Assembly adopted Resolution No. 26-065, declaring a Local Emergency in Response to Imminent 2026 Talkeetna Flooding and requesting State assistance. The resolution has been submitted to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

“Talkeetna continues to face significant and recurring flood risks that threaten public safety, critical infrastructure, private property, and the long-term viability of the community,” said Borough Manager Mike Brown. “Recent rainfall and elevated river conditions have heightened concerns, and local resources alone are not sufficient to meet the challenges ahead.”

The Borough has secured two major federal funding opportunities that could deliver long-term flood mitigation solutions, but both require substantial non-federal matching funds:

FEMA FFY26 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant: $2 million in federal funding with a required $500,000 non-federal match to complete planning and design for a comprehensive flood protection system.
NRCS Buyout Program: $1,812,504 in federal funding with a required 25% local match of $604,168 (total project value $2,416,672) for voluntary property acquisition in flood-prone areas.
The Borough’s Talkeetna Flood Special Service Area generates approximately $80,000 annually and currently has less than $100,000 available for matching requirements. Without additional support, the Borough cannot fully leverage these federal funds.

In addition to long-term mitigation, immediate State assistance may be needed for emergency response, recovery efforts, and potential repairs to existing flood protection facilities impacted by river conditions.

The Borough is seeking State funding to meet the required non-federal matches and to support ongoing emergency operations. A coordinated, long-term strategy involving the State of Alaska, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and NRCS is viewed as essential to reducing flood risk in Talkeetna.

Media contact Public Affairs Director/Stefan Hinman/[email protected]/(907) 861-8520

07/17/2026

🚨 FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALASKA RESPONDERS 🚨

The National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program is coming to Fairbanks and Delta Junction! Developed by responders, for responders, this free course focuses on improving safety, communication, and coordination while managing traffic incidents.

📍 FAIRBANKS

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 p.m.
🏢 Alaska State Trooper Post – Fairbanks Front Conference Room
1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks

📍 DELTA JUNCTION

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 p.m.
🏢 Rural Deltana Volunteer Fire Department
1340 Clearwater Road, Delta Junction

💲 Registration is FREE for both sessions!

Training topics include:

✅ Responder and scene safety
✅ Safe vehicle positioning
✅ Traffic incident management
✅ Incident Command System responsibilities
✅ Safe and quick incident clearance
✅ Clear and reliable communication
✅ Special circumstances and incident termination

This training is intended for EMS, fire and rescue, law enforcement, emergency management, communications, towing and recovery, transportation, public works, and other traffic-incident response professionals.

To register or learn more, contact Trooper David Bozman:

📧 [email protected]
📞 (907) 953-8015

Please share this opportunity with responders and agencies throughout Interior Alaska!