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26 March 2026 / Alaska Public Media / Desiree Hagen
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State declares disaster for the Northwest Arctic after widespread water and sewer failures

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration for several Northwest Arctic Borough communities after extreme cold caused widespread water and sewer system freeze-ups, power outages and infrastructure failures. The declaration allows reimbursement for emergency measures and repairs to restore utilities.


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