⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)🟡 Winter Weather Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 12:13PM AKDT until April 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. 🌋 Recent Earthquakes🟡 M2.6 37 km E of Denali National Park, AlaskaApr 18 17:25 • 179 km 🟡 M2.5 52 km ENE of Chase, Alaska Apr 17 04:38 • 366 km 🟡 M3.3 21 km S of Petersville, Alaska Apr 17 01:27 • 311 km Weather Now32°F / 0°C - Light Snow and FogWind: 5 mph NE | Humidity: 93% | Feels like: ~30°F (wind chill) Air Quality: 38 (Good) ForecastTonight: 16°F - Chance Rain And Snow ShowersSunday: 29°F - Chance Snow Showers then Light Snow Sunday Night: 19°F - Light Snow Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: AK 511Emergency: AK DHS&EM Health: AK Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov