Public Works

Winter season is a busy time for Public Works team to keep our roads clear and safe.  City plows start running at 4am!  Here you will find the latest updates on road conditions, where our road crews are sanding and plowing, any road closures, and public advisory notices.

We all need to do our part to make sure City Roads crews can operate the equipment needed to keep roads and Right-of-Ways clear and safe for everyone. Remember, blocking the Right-of-Way and City roads is prohibited.

The City of Homer is continuing to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.  Incentivizing pedestrian travel for residents and visitors alike reduces vehicle emissions and promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. The city already has a pretty robust system of sidewalks and trails, but now the focus is on improving connections between pedestrian areas by closing the non motorized gaps.

Work includes:

While many people are concerned about climate change, most do not know how they can help on an individual level. 

Water 

The City of Homer has policy guide for their employees' outlining reducing waste and energy usage within the public sector. 

This handbook explains policies regarding office equipment usage, HVAC systems, lighting for inside and outside facilities, and vehicle usage. 

Below is a copy of the Employee Sustainability Handbook.

The City of Homer is focused on continuing projects that give serious consideration to climate change and sustainability in our community.

Below are some local and state-wide organizations that are addressing certain areas of climate change that effect Homer and surrounding communities. Some of the organizations are non-profit volunteer based, while others are state or federally funded programs.  

Homer Drawdown

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Cook Inletkeeper

Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges

The City of Homer and it's citizens have been concerned with protecting the natural environment surrounding the Kachemak Bay area for decades. Following is a brief overview of some of the sustainability work related to climate action the city has conducted and is currently involved in:

The 2018 Homer Comprehensive Plan serves as a 10-year extension and revision of the 2008 Comprehensive plan. The 2018 plan covers many areas of  concern for the City of Homer, including the threats related to climate change. 

Other sustainability concerns addressed include:

• Careful land use and planning in the face of increased population growth
• Responsible stormwater management
• shoreline protection and bluff erosion prevention

Below is the full comprehensive plan available for download. 

A story map to highlighting the climate action history by the City of Homer was created by intern, Catherine Barrie. This story map is easily navigable and provides plenty of resources to help one understand how the climate crisis is effecting the City of Homer. 

Barrie wants to thank Aaron and everyone who supported her during this project; and a special shout-out to Aaron's dog, Atigun.