KPB Alerts

05/18/2026

How do you prepare for wildfire season, inclement weather, power outages or travel delays? For folks new to Alaska’s wonderland, the helpful links below are credible resources fo preparedness.
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Disaster Preparedness & Prevention - Preparedness Guide and much more... explore our site at info.kpb.us or download the guide
https://info.kpb.us/pages/preparedness-guide

Register Your Cellphone for Areawide Emergency Notifications
https://my.kpb.us/users/sign_in

Know Your Zone (Predetermined Evacuation Zones on the KPen)
https://info.kpb.us/pages/kyz

Woody Debris - Burn Permit Registration and Current Burn Status
https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/

Information on Wildfires Across Alaska
https://akfireinfo.com/

Wildfires Current Status – Alaska and Lower 48
https://app.watchduty.org/

Local Weather Forecast
https://www.weather.gov/afc/?story=1

AK DEC Air Quality Map
https://dec.alaska.gov/Applic.../Air/airtoolsweb/Advisories/

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map (by location)
https://fire.airnow.gov/ #8.07/60.162/-150.938

Tsunami Activity Reports
https://tsunami.gov/

AKDOTPF State Roads Conditions, Closures & Cameras
https://511.alaska.gov/map

HEA Power Outage Map
https://www.homerelectric.com/outage-information/outage-map/

Chugach Electric Outage Map https://www.chugachelectric.com/outage/outage_map.html

04/25/2026

Amplifying public messaging is powerful when done in unison among partner agencies to make sure you have the correct information from trusted sources during an emergency.
Visit https://info.kpb.us for realtime information and to register your cellphone for local emergency alerts.

Heartfelt thank you to attending agency reps!
KPB Incident Management Team
Nikiski Fire Department
Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Seldovia Village Tribe
Homer Electric Association, Inc.
Alaska State Troopers
Central Peninsula Hospital
Kenai Peninsula Food Bank
U.S. Forest Service - Chugach National Forest
Chugach Electric
City of Wasilla - The Administration
USCG Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic

04/22/2026

04.21.2026: Today during their spring meeting. the Kenai Peninsula All Lands All Hands (ALAH) Interagency group stood by Brenda Ahlberg, KPen’s Emergency Manager, in recognition of the 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Award. Ahlberg recently received the award for her collaboration with ALAH partners which include local, state, federal government, tribal entities, private industry and nonprofits to create the first-ever, all lands all hands community wildfire protection plan. Since 2022, the plan has generated over $6 million in grants to fund wildfire mitigation work, wildfire preparedness and community risk reduction projects across the peninsula.

The award was originally presented to Ahlberg at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Wildland Urban Interface Conference in Reno, Nevada in March. The Wildfire Mitigation Award is administered by a coalition of national organizations: the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the USDA Forest Service. Established to recognize significant and measurable impact in wildfire mitigation, the award honors individuals, communities, agencies, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to reducing wildfire risk on the ground.

For more information, visit
https://www.stateforesters.org/2026/03/10/announce-2026-wildfire-mitigation-awardees/
ALAH agencies attending this year’s spring meeting:
U.S. Forest Service - Chugach National Forest
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP
Chugachmiut
Alaska Department Fish and Game
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Kachemak Emergency Services/KES
Nikiski Fire Department

04/13/2026

April 13, 2026 at 1:45PM:
🛑Warren Avenue in Nikiski is temporarily closed due a combination of spring thaw and over saturation on the roadway.
🚙Motorists are advised to use Treasure Chest Avenue for access to adjacent roads.
⚠️Please adhere to posted signage and yield to road equipment.
🕰️This post will be updated as information becomes available.

For more information, please call the KPB Road Department at 907-262-4427.

02/19/2026

FINAL UPDATE February 22, 2026: 6:15 PM

Warren Avenue has been reopened by the KPB Roads Department. We sincerely appreciate your patience.

UPDATE February 19, 2026: 5:00 PM

Warren Avenue remains closed due to flowing water and there is no timetable available yet for reopening. Residents are cautioned against recreating on Salamatof Lake due to the changing conditions.

For more information, please call the KPB Road Department at 907-262-4427.

February 18, 2026: 5:15 PM

Per the KPB Road Department, Warren Avenue in Nikiski will be temporarily closed due to high water along Salamatof Creek flowing across the roadway. Residents are advised to use Treasure Chest Avenue for access. Please adhere to posted signage and yield to road equipment. This post will be updated as information becomes available.

For more information, please call the KPB Road Department at 907-262-4427.tennriring

01/06/2026

How do you prepare for inclement weather, power outages or travel delays? For folks new to Alaska’s winter wonderland, the helpful links below are credible resources for personal preparedness.
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Register Your Cellphone for Areawide Emergency Notifications
https://my.kpb.us/users/sign_in

Disaster Preparedness & Prevention - Preparedness Guide and much more... explore our site at info.kpb.us or download the guide
https://info.kpb.us/pages/preparedness-guide

Local Weather Forecast
https://www.weather.gov/afc/?story=1
US National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska

Tsunami Activity Reports
https://tsunami.gov/
National Tsunami Warning Center

AKDOTPF State Roads Conditions, Closures & Cameras
https://511.alaska.gov/map

AKDOTPF (State Roads) Winter Road Maintenance Priority Map
https://dot.alaska.gov/stwdmno/wintermap/
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

HEA Power Outage Map
https://www.homerelectric.com/outage-information/outage-map/
Homer Electric Association, Inc.

Chugach Electric Outage Map https://www.chugachelectric.com/outage/outage_map.html
Chugach Electric

AK DEC Air Quality Map
https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/Advisories/
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

12/23/2025

KPB Office of Emergency Management 12.23.25:
From our team to yours, have a “Ready, Set, Go!” Kinda Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Brenda Ahlberg, Emergency Manager
Paul McBride, Preparedness Manager
Janelle Hames, Admin Assistant
Tim Weekley, Operations Manager
https://info.kpb.us/
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Cast yourself as a decorator who'll risk life and limb to create the most dazzling Christmas display on the block!

12/18/2025

🔥 High Fire Danger Advisory for Southcentral Alaska 🔥
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is advising of High Fire Danger across much of Southcentral Alaska, including the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage Municipality, and areas reaching toward Kenai and Kodiak.

🔥 High Fire Danger Advisory for Southcentral Alaska 🔥

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is advising of High Fire Danger across much of Southcentral Alaska, including the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage Municipality, and areas reaching toward Kenai and Kodiak.

Strong winds combined with little to no snow cover have created conditions where fires can start and spread quickly.

Local fire departments have already responded to fires that have moved into the wildland interface, sparked by downed power lines and wind knocking trees into power lines, sparks spread into nearby trees, brush, and exposed dry grasses.

Even though we are outside of burn permit season, we are asking everyone to remain mindful of any outdoor fire use. These conditions can turn a small spark into a fast-moving wildfire.

📌Please note:
• Fire Danger signs will not be updated
• The burn permit website will not reflect this advisory, due to burn permits not being required
• Fire danger conditions will be reassessed again before New Year's Eve

🎆 Fireworks reminder: Firework restrictions and approvals are not determined by DFFP. Those decisions are made by the Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office and local boroughs or municipalities. Please check with your local authority before use.

We appreciate everyone doing their part to reduce wildfire risk during this windy period.

Staying aware and using extra care now helps keep firefighters and communities safe.


KPB Alerts Kodiak Island Borough Matanuska-Susitna Borough The Anchorage Fire Department Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office

11/05/2025

11.05.25 The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management recognizes World Tsunami Awareness Day. This worldwide campaign promotes greater awareness to the dangerous nature of tsunamis. Learn how to prepare for and respond to a tsunamic event that may occur along our coastlines at
https://info.kpb.us/pages/earthquakes-tsunamis

08/29/2025

Thursday 08/28/25: Today multi-agency partners exercised response checklists. From setting up a disaster help center to conducting damage assessments, what does it look like to respond at varying levels? Supporting local needs begins with solid collaboration and communication. What may work for a city may not work for a village, and for a borough larger than the state of Maryland, understanding these diverse needs is key to successfully meeting area-wide responses.
Do your part, be prepared for the next disruption that could be a local disaster. For preparedness tips, visit https://info.kpb.us.
Heartfelt thanks to the city, borough, state, federal, tribal, and nonprofit partners that attended today 💞