DEC Expanding Testing of Alaska Seafood for Gamma Radiation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2021 Media contact: Dr. Robert Gerlach, VMD, 907- 375-8200, bob.gerlach@alaska.gov ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is expanding testing for gamma radiation in Alaska seafood through funding from the U.S. Food and […]
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Alaska SB121-Drinking Water Protection
5.7 17 Miles from Cantwell Sways the Area 9:10am 4/8/21
Preliminary information from the United States Geological Survey state that the 5.7 magnitude earthquake was 27 km southeast of Cantwell, which is 323 miles from Valdez, at 9:10:18 this morning at a depth of 77.7 km.
COVID Cases Surge in Valdez
Since the time of our last weekly summary on Mar. 26, the community of Valdez received notification of 26 new resident cases and five new non-resident cases of COVID-19. Additionally, one previously announced adult resident case was treated at Providence Valdez Medical Center on Thursday for worsening symptoms and transferred by medivac to an Anchorage hospital for further care.
After 13 Months, Saturday Market is Back
Cordova Saturday Market shut up shop on Feb. 8, 2020. Now, more than 13 months later, the Masonic Hall will again host the monthly event.
18 New Valdez Resident Covid Cases Since 3/19
04.01.2021, 10:00 a.m. – Valdez Case Count Dashboard Update Reported yesterday: Four new resident cases One adult with symptoms. Close contact of another recent local case. Two adults with symptoms. Sources under investigation. One minor with symptoms. Close contact of another recent local case. One new non-resident case. Adult with […]
Alaska & NW Canada Climate Impact & Outlook
NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, in partnership with Canadian federal, state, local and academic contributions, develops and releases this report quarterly
April is Poetry Month
April Snow 7, The morning world sparkles Sun on new-fallen snow A bright white coverlet Blankets dirty break-up berms The air on your face is warm and damp Sweet with the scent of alder buds Advertisement Shining snow clumps adorn branches In shining Easter finery Magically a clump rises And […]
Parks & Rec Activities Cancelled and Postponed
Due to the recent rise in local COVID-19 cases, ALL Parks & Recreation programs have been CANCELLED and facilities will be CLOSED to the public until at least Monday, April 5
CITY OF VALDEZ COVID-19
PUBLIC HEALTH MANDATE #003 AMENDMENT NO. 7