General Info: The EOC has issued a voluntary evacuation order all areas surrounding Ketchikan Creek should evacuate to higher ground! This includes properties on Park Avenue, Harris Street, Freeman Street, Totem Drive, Nickey Way, Salmon Row, Woodland Avenue, Deermount Street (above Woodland Ave), Creek Street, and some areas East of Bawden Street (on Dock Street, Mission Street and Mill Street)
As of 4pm today the reservoir behind Ketchikan Lakes Dam had reached moderate flood stage at 350 feet of elevation. Water levels are forecast to continue to rise and reach 351 feet by approximately 3am. At 351 feet water will be above the dam’s core which could lead to erosion of the dam structure and potential dam failure.
Impacts: At 351 feet, about 3 feet of water will be flowing over the spillway. Moderate flooding may occur along the Ketchikan Creek, with potential for Extreme flooding with no notice.
Instructions: Anyone in the evacuation zone should immediately move to higher ground. Additional details are available in the Media Release on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and City of Ketchikan Facebook Pages.
Additional Info: Borough Transit Bus will be available for anyone needing transportation to the Rec Center. Starting at 6pm buses will make one or more passes (depending on conditions) going down Park Avenue to Bawden St., turning left onto Mill St. to Creek St., heading south on Stedman and turning left up Deermount, before proceeding to the Rec Center. If you need to flag down the bus, please use your phone flashlight or other light to draw attention to the driver. To see the bus location and route go to: ktn.doublemap.com and select "Flood Evacuation Route". Transit Office number is (907) 225-8726.
Instructions:
Anyone in the evacuation zone should immediately move to higher ground. Additional details are available in the Media Release on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and City of Ketchikan Facebook Pages.
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