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This is an informative story map summarizing the progress and recommendations of Alaska’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP). A CAP provides a dynamic framework for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and developing climate change mitigation and resiliency strategies. Since its implementation in 2007, Homer has used its CAP as a personalized roadmap for making informed decisions regarding environmental matters.

In the most recent inundation maps created by the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Fairbanks, the maximum inundation in Homer could be 50 feet. It’s hard to tell where 50’ elevation is, so here are some ways you can figure it out if where you live, work, or play is in the danger zone:

Be first to know if there is a Tsunami Alert.  Early warning can save lives and give you the time you need to evacuate.  KPB Alerts is one way to ensure you and your family members receive timely and up-to-date information during a crisis. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management uses this system to send text or phone alerts to keep the public informed in the event of a disaster or other urgent situation.

Be first to know if there is a Tsunami Alert.  Early warning can save lives and give you the time you need to evacuate.  KPB Alerts is one way to ensure you and your family members receive timely and up-to-date information during a crisis. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management uses this system to send text or phone alerts to keep the public informed in the event of a disaster or other urgent situation.

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Addendum No. 1 Issued 3/25/22

To Attend In-Person, the meeting will be held at:
Cowles Council Chambers
Homer City Hall
491 E. Pioneer Avenue
Homer, AK 99603

To Attend via Zoom, click the link to join the webinar:
https://cityofhomer.zoom.us/j/96586314135?pwd=WTdvVHdDVmxxZHJwaC9ZNmFYYlZ3dz09

Passcode: 792566

City of Homer Public Works will be doing a residential sewer repair under Kachemak Way on Tuesday, March 22. Kachemak Way above Rainbow Court (see map attached) will be closed in both directions starting at about 9:00 am for an estimated 6 hours. 

During this time, Kachemak Way will be closed to all traffic.  Residents should be prepared to use alternate routes to avoid the work site. An electric sign board will be staged to remind travelers of the pending closure.   

Thank you for your patience while we complete this repair.

The Council Retreat is being held at the Pratt Museum, located at 3779 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

The Council Retreat is being held at the Pratt Museum, located at 3779 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Most tsunamis are triggered when earthquakes near the seafloor displace a large amount of water. That water gets pushed out as a series of waves that move outwards in all directions.