Assembly asks state for updated tsunami mapping and approves request for two additional warning sirens
Petersburg Assembly voted 6–0 to request the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management prioritize an updated tsunami inundation study and approved seeking two additional tsunami warning sirens via a DHS resource opportunity; independent purchase would cost about $30,000 per siren.
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The assembly approved a letter requesting an updated tsunami inundation study from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to provide more precise evacuation mapping and protect critical waterfront infrastructure. The motion passed 6–0 and the borough offered to support the effort with local data and stakeholder coordination.
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