Hundreds of millions in federal infrastructure money is heading to Alaska. This winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover? Will federal infrastructure money help build community resilience?
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HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Bryan Fisher, director, Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Jon Erickson, city manager, Yakutat
- Casey Cook, emergency manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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LIVE Broadcast:Â Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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