Northwest Arctic Borough News

All news releases from Northwest Arctic Borough

NWS winter storm warning in effect for KVL today until 3 pm today... Stay warm and safe
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 02, 2012 - 5:13 PM)
NWS Wind Chill Advisory in effect for OTZ & WLK today through 6 pm, wind chill expected to be 55 below. Stay Warm and Be Safe!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 02, 2012 - 5:13 PM)
NAB, NANA, ANTHC, Maniilaq, Red Dog Mine, City & IRA in Selawik will be having a telecon at 1 pm today RE: Selawiks freeze up
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 31, 2012 - 4:59 PM)
Kivalina City Council is meeting this am w/State DHS&EM RE: Public Assistance Program Applicant Briefing.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 26, 2012 - 2:34 PM)
Wendie Schaeffer will be in KVL today to help residents w/their Individual Assistance Applications for November's storm event, at the City
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 25, 2012 - 12:42 PM)
Kiana Volunteer Fire Dept had a meeting at noon today, they are doing equipment inventory right now... Awesome crew!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 20, 2012 - 5:55 PM)
Day 2 of the NANA Region Search & Rescue Meeting has reconvened at Nillagvik Hotel, join us if you can!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 18, 2012 - 1:26 PM)
NANA Search & Rescue President's Annual Mtg at the Nillagvik Hotel today, starts at 1:30 pm... Stop by if you have a chance.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 17, 2012 - 4:56 PM)
@KimKardashian if that 1 thought BLOWS ur mind then ur thoughts are as SHALLOW as u are on your TV shows, I think & u treat ur sis like crap
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 14, 2011 - 6:22 AM)
NAB & Sulanich are closing early today due to the winter storm. If there is an emergency & you need help, please contact Ezra at 412-2272
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 07, 2011 - 4:30 PM)
Blizzard watch remains in effect 4our region tru tonight. Visibility will be poor & snow will drift. Travel will be difficult & dangerous
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 07, 2011 - 2:30 PM)
There is another storm warning for our region, residents please prepare to be safe and stay warm!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 06, 2011 - 8:41 PM)
Arctic Circle SAR did a wonderful job... out lost resident was found safely this morning after a 1.5 day search.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 05, 2011 - 6:28 PM)
State & Federal Post-Storm Damage Assessment Team and Wendie Schaeffer with NAB just landed in Kivalina for the assessment.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 18, 2011 - 2:18 PM)
Reminder: Borough Public Services Dept has SPOT units for check out when you are on inter-village travel. See SAR if you're in the village
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 15, 2011 - 6:50 PM)
Stakers are starting to stake the trails... Please be patient as the process will take a couple of weeks.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 15, 2011 - 6:48 PM)
Thanks you to all the veterans who have served so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have... Much appreciation for all you have done!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 11, 2011 - 1:23 PM)
Go-Bags should include extra clothes, toiletries, meds, etc. OTZ Residents w/? call Keith Green, OTZ Acting City Mgr & PIO at 412-0589
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 09, 2011 - 2:05 AM)
OTZ Residents living on Shore Ave & by the lagoon are advised to pack a "go-bag" & keep it by your door in case of need to evacuate
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 09, 2011 - 2:04 AM)
Big storm coming to our region... take personal responsibility to be prepared. http://t.co/9mLRpPEP
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 07, 2011 - 10:33 PM)
We are anticipating a strong storm Tuesday to Wednesday with extreme high winds, secure your belongings & be prepared!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 07, 2011 - 6:25 PM)
NAB Assembly is meeting is meeting in regular session today, join us if you can in Assembly Chambers.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 01, 2011 - 3:47 PM)
Congratulations to the 2011 Healthy Native Communities Fellowship graduates tonight! Chad Nordlum, Lincoln Saito & Wendie Schaeffer from NAB
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 27, 2011 - 8:25 PM)
NAB Healthy Native Comminities Fellows, Chad Nordlum, Linc Saito & Wendie Schaeffer will be graduating from the Fellowship tonight.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 27, 2011 - 9:43 AM)
NAB staff in Washington, DC will be meeting with Congressman Don Young this morning. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 27, 2011 - 9:41 AM)
Thanks to Raymond Brown & Sonny Berry for putting in permanent trail stakes with directional decals! You both are awesome!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 26, 2011 - 8:36 AM)
NAB staff, Wendie, Chad, Sharon, Lincoln & Dennis in DC has had a busy morning of hill visits, more to come this afternoon...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 25, 2011 - 1:09 PM)
Healthy Native Communities Fellowship continues in Washington, DC again today. NW Arctic Team will also have a mtg w/NCAI today.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 24, 2011 - 8:57 AM)
Crystal Owen reviewing our Group Agreements for the HNCF Retreat in WDC this morning http://t.co/uwP3IAi7
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 23, 2011 - 8:59 AM)
As the ice begins to freeze, please remember ice safety & parents, please talk to you kids about staying off the ice until it is safe!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 20, 2011 - 11:38 PM)
NAB Assembly Re-Organization results: President-Walter Sampson & Vice-President-Hendy Ballot.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 17, 2011 - 1:47 PM)
NAB Special Assembly Meeting occurring right now at the School District Board Room to certify the Oct 4 election...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 10, 2011 - 1:13 PM)
Good Morning from Barrow. Good to visit our neighbors to the North for their BRW LEPC Meerting today.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 15, 2011 - 2:31 PM)
Photo Release: Operation Arctic Crossroads 2010 small boat crew navigates Hotham Inlet near Kotzebue http://t.co/629pNpP
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 07, 2011 - 3:00 PM)
Public Services Dept staff are off to Aukluk to work on the shelter cabin! :)
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 29, 2011 - 6:47 PM)
Shell presentation currently occurring during the NAB Assembly Mtg at the Borough right now, join us if you can.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 23, 2011 - 5:29 PM)
The Northwest Arctic LEPC Meeting will take place on Thursday, 8/18/11 at 1:30 pm at the Assembly Chambers. Hope to see you there.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 16, 2011 - 7:04 PM)
Wendie Schaeffer has returned to NAB today as the Deputy Director of Public Services. If you have issues, please call her cell: 412-0399
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 15, 2011 - 2:58 PM)
Evans & Peacock to purchase Arctic Sounder Newspaper: http://t.co/mhKaXk7
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 07, 2011 - 12:29 AM)
Day 2 of the Arctic Economic Development Summit in Kotzebue...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 04, 2011 - 12:00 PM)
Watch KTUU Ch 2 at 6 pm tonight for a story on the AK Native Heritage Center & John Baker... Day Tripping with Ashton Goodall
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 03, 2011 - 4:06 PM)
Northwest Arctic LEPC meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2011 at the Borough Assembly Chambers
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 02, 2011 - 4:17 PM)
Borough Job Opening: Village Planner. Applications available via http://www.nwabor.org
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 02, 2011 - 4:16 PM)
Congratulations to Chad Nordlum, the new Deputy Director for the Borough Planning Department.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 02, 2011 - 4:15 PM)
The Arctic Economic Development Summit begins tomorrow in Kotzebue, hope to see you there!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 02, 2011 - 4:14 PM)
NAB Staff had a wonderful lunch & said farewell to Fire Chief/SAR Coordinator, Hiram Walker! You'll be missed but with u luck w/ur new job!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 28, 2011 - 11:58 PM)
MANY RURAL LOCATIONS: USPS Studying Whether to Close 36 Alaska Post Offices - ktuu.com http://t.co/m2K8bg4 (Kobuk on list...)
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 26, 2011 - 5:42 PM)
Calista Corp. to close Alaska Newspapers Inc. subsidiary - The Arctic Sounder http://t.co/K0K4Nma
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 25, 2011 - 10:50 PM)
Caleb Pungowiyi, Alaska Native leader, dies at age 69 - The Arctic Sounder http://t.co/kQQDp9X
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 25, 2011 - 10:48 PM)
Hiram Walker & Ezra Naylor will be in Deering to discuss re-districting. Stop by the City office at 1:30 to check it out...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 11, 2011 - 12:45 PM)
Borough staff will be traveling in-region this week to discuss re-districting w/residents... Sharon Milbocker & Wendie Schaeffer to ABL 2day
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 11, 2011 - 12:43 PM)
Northwest Arctic LEPC Meeting tomorrow, Thursday May 26, 2011 at 1:30 pm at the Borough Assembly Chambers. Stop by if you have time...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 26, 2011 - 4:38 AM)
We had a great staff meeting todat re: FY12 budget!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 24, 2011 - 6:55 PM)
Minor flooding in Buckland and Kobuk. BKC river ice coming down now...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 20, 2011 - 9:05 PM)
busy, busy, busy... ordering fire equipment & supplies and materials to build 2 more shelter cabins and rennovate others for 2nd barge.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 16, 2011 - 8:26 PM)
Community Meeting in Buckland tonight, starting at 6 pm. RE: potential flooding during the spring break-up. Come join us if you can...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 10, 2011 - 5:46 PM)
NAB staff meeting today, currently underway. Good discussions about current operations at the Borough. We have a very busy staff!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 10, 2011 - 5:45 PM)
Congratulations to the Kotzebue High School Class of 2011!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 30, 2011 - 7:38 PM)
Native Village of Kotzebue Annual Meeting at the KMHS Cafeteria tonight.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 28, 2011 - 10:26 PM)
Hunter Info & Training Class at KMHS Room 439 on 4/29 & 4/30. Encourage your kids to attend this free clinic! ?, call F&G @ 442-3420
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 27, 2011 - 8:58 PM)
Sitting in on a Denali Commission Transportation Pre-Award Teleconference for Buckland Project
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 27, 2011 - 6:41 PM)
NAB Special Assembly Meeting today & Wendie Schaeffer and Ezra Naylor will be meeting with the City Council in Kobuk today RE: spring floods
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 21, 2011 - 12:22 PM)
It's National Volunteer Week, many thanks to the many volunteer firefighters and search and rescue folks within the NW Arctic Borough
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 19, 2011 - 2:33 PM)
Day 2 of FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis Training at Fort Richardson.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 19, 2011 - 12:21 PM)
Day 1 of FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis Training at Ft. Richardson.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 18, 2011 - 1:37 PM)
Tim Gablehouse, President of NASTTPO presenting about the future of LEPC's... http://yfrog.com/h8cpiyij
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 05, 2011 - 12:54 PM)
Grants Research & Skill Building Work Session right now! Some good Info...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 04, 2011 - 7:55 PM)
Wonderful keynote address by Cptn Al Hayes this morning. He was the Cptn on United Flt 232 in 1989 that went down but had 184 survive
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 04, 2011 - 3:01 PM)
FEMA Region X Director, Ken addressing the BiAnnual Preparedness Conference in ANC today. http://yfrog.com/h76xobej
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 04, 2011 - 12:51 PM)
Wendie Schaeffer, Billy Lee & Tim Gavin will be attending the BiAnnual Preparedness Conference in ANC this week (at the Egan Ctr)
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 04, 2011 - 4:11 AM)
NAB Staff meeting is currently happening, discussing the FY12 budget planning.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 30, 2011 - 6:39 PM)
NAB Assembly meeting is about to adjourn, ReDistricting meeting starts at 1 pm, stop by if you can make it!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 29, 2011 - 3:51 PM)
NAB Assembly Budget/Audit/Finance Committee Meeting currently in session, reviewing all budgets this morning. Good discussion!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 28, 2011 - 1:44 PM)
NAB Staff meeting is currently happening. Awesome staff!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 25, 2011 - 6:37 PM)
Wendie Schaeffer was invited to attend the North Slope Borough's LEPC meeting in BRW in May to share how NAB involves all our communities
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 24, 2011 - 8:23 PM)
Now learning about "Hand Safety for the Frozen North" ... Do I really need to sit through this workshop, really?! :)
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 24, 2011 - 3:25 PM)
Third and final day of the 30th Annual Governor's Safety & Health Conference. I has been very informational!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 24, 2011 - 2:09 PM)
Day 2 of the 10-Hour OSHA Training in Anchorage, Good ino about Blood Borne Pathogens and Exposure Control Plans this morning...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 23, 2011 - 1:58 PM)
Talking about the Safety & Health Program during the General Industry 10-Hour OSHA training...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 22, 2011 - 5:53 PM)
Wendie Schaeffer is off to Anchorage today to attend the Governor's Health & Safety Conference.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 21, 2011 - 6:22 PM)
Hiram Walker & Wendie Schaeffer are attending the Buckland City Council meeting tonight to discuss spring break-up planning.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 17, 2011 - 4:26 PM)
Off to Kivalina today to meet with City Officials about trails and Search & Rescue.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 16, 2011 - 2:39 PM)
NANA Career Fair at the Ambler School today... NAB booth is pretty busy! :)
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 14, 2011 - 3:07 PM)
Congrats to Robert Nelson, first out of Ophir! 2011 Iditarod is a good race this year...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 09, 2011 - 8:18 PM)
Meeting with the Mayor about USCG Auxillary
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 09, 2011 - 5:30 PM)
Trails leading to Ambler look great, everyone should be safe when heading over there on the 14th for the meeting! It was awesome today!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 08, 2011 - 9:12 PM)
Upper Kobuk visual trail inspections today... Making sure the trails are ready for the NANA Quarterly Mtg in Ambler on the 14th. Travel safe
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 08, 2011 - 11:10 AM)
NANA Region Search & Rescue Teleconference for annual elections today.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 07, 2011 - 5:54 PM)
Meeting with Kotz and Red Dog Mine Fire Depts. about training and partnership opportunities. Great discussion!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 02, 2011 - 1:35 PM)
2011 Challenge Alaska Grant Application submitted today! Will hear if we get it in about 3.5 weeks.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 01, 2011 - 1:04 AM)
Public Safety Administrator & VPSO Coordinator jobs open at the Borough. Consider applying, we're a great tram in Public Services!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 17, 2011 - 9:48 AM)
2nd Annual Arctic Circle Spring Festival Planning started today... Want to volunteer to lead an activity? Call me at 442-2500.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 16, 2011 - 10:17 PM)
There is a live stream of the Kivgiq Festival going on in Barrow. Check it out: http://t.co/A1bSTn9 via @livestream
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 11, 2011 - 12:20 AM)
Northwest Arctic LEPC Meeting will be held today from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Borough Assembly Chambers in Kotzebue.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 10, 2011 - 3:21 PM)
Annual NANA Region Search & Rescue meeting is ongoing today until 4:30 pm today! Great discussion...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 09, 2011 - 6:11 PM)
NANA Regional Search & Rescue meeting this week in Kotzebue!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 07, 2011 - 2:34 PM)
First day of the Healthy Native Communities Fellowship Retreat in Scottsdale was amazing.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 24, 2011 - 7:55 PM)
-30 below zero in Kotzebue today. If residents are traveling by snogo, please dress warm and travel safely!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 22, 2011 - 6:55 PM)
Linc Sato, Chad Nordlum and Wendie Schaeffer are heading to Scottsdale, AZ for the Healthy Native Communities Fellowship Retreat!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 22, 2011 - 6:54 PM)
Day 3 of MOI training at NAB... Excellent class.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 19, 2011 - 1:41 PM)
Day 2 of MOI Training for Fire & Emergency Service personnel at the Borough today.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 18, 2011 - 2:26 PM)
End of day 1... MOI Training, YAY!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 17, 2011 - 8:57 PM)
Methods of Instruction Fire Department training at the Borough this week...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 17, 2011 - 2:43 PM)
Headed to Buckland today to work on Fire Dept, Search & Rescue, and City Priorities today!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 13, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
Hiram Walker is currently on KOTZ radio station for the weekly trail watch show!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 07, 2011 - 12:17 PM)
Northwest Arctic Borough staff meeting today at 1:30 pm
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 06, 2011 - 4:34 PM)
Noatak Search & Rescue is starting to stake trail... Be safe guys!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 06, 2011 - 4:33 PM)
Residents traveling within the Borough, be safe... There is lots of overflow out there & there are 2 big pressure riges on the Lake
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 05, 2011 - 12:58 PM)
Ambler Search & Rescue is starting to stake the trails out of Ambler today!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 05, 2011 - 12:56 PM)
Successful Search & Rescue mission last night between Buckland and Kotzebue. Our SAR teams are just awesome!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 03, 2011 - 2:03 PM)
Happy and Safe New Years from Northwest Arctic Borough!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 30, 2010 - 7:17 PM)
Northwest Arctic Borough proudly welcomes new employee Tula Lie! Welcome Tula, we are blessed to have you join us!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 30, 2010 - 4:11 PM)
New winter trails and shelter cain map is now loaded on the nwabor.org website!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 29, 2010 - 4:34 PM)
Wishing everyone a wonderfully blessed and safe Christmas!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 25, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
Noatak SAR came to OTZ today to pick up tri-pods so they can start staking their trails. Way to go, guys!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 20, 2010 - 9:08 PM)
@alaskadispatch I agree with Maia... I'm having none of it either!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 13, 2010 - 5:48 PM)
Attending the DHS&EM "Partners in Response & Recovery" Training in ANC today.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 13, 2010 - 11:26 AM)
@AKNativePro Thanks so much!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 04, 2010 - 1:44 AM)
Arctic Circle & Noorvik Search & Rescue crews are setting up IC for a mission on Kobuk Lake
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 03, 2010 - 6:13 PM)
Day 2 of the Northwest Arctic Borough Assemby Retreat has started at the Courtyard in ANC http://yfrog.com/fynm2nj
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 03, 2010 - 1:26 PM)
Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly Retreat started this Morning in Girdwood, AK
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 02, 2010 - 1:01 PM)
Blizzard Warning in effect from 9 pm this evening to 6 pm Wednesday for KVL, WTK, IAN & RDG. Everyone please be safe.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 16, 2010 - 12:13 PM)
OtherworldlyNivruk and OTZ... Travel safe!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 15, 2010 - 3:39 AM)
Hiram Walker, NAB Fire Chief standing by the new Code Red Fire Protection Connex in Kivalina, AK http://yfrog.com/0do3abj
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 10, 2010 - 2:49 PM)
At the Arctic Council's EPPR Workgroup mtg in Arlington, VA today & tomorrow, very intresting!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 09, 2010 - 10:44 AM)
Working on a DNR Rec Trails grant for a Kobuk Lake Portage Shelter Cabin... I hope we get awarded!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 04, 2010 - 8:49 PM)
Meeting with NPS about Search & Rescue and Trails. Good positive meeting so far
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 03, 2010 - 3:23 PM)
Just finished our 3 hour block of time raising money for KOTZ radio Station. Congrats to Johnson Green, DJ of the year!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 02, 2010 - 7:18 PM)
Rminder- Today is election day, Don't forget to go vote!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 02, 2010 - 3:36 PM)
NAB Staff meeting right now, talking about network implementation issues
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 01, 2010 - 5:47 PM)
Chad Nordlum, Linc Sato & Wendie Schaeffer got accepted into the '11 Healthy Native Communities Fellowship today. Exciting!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 19, 2010 - 10:37 PM)
Participating in the 2010 Fall Preparedness Conference Community X Table Top Exercise TTX)
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 07, 2010 - 6:03 PM)
Final day of the DHS&EM Bi-Annual Preparedness Conference, sitting in the Integrating Health Experts in the EOC workshop.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 07, 2010 - 1:51 PM)
Developing & Implementing Projects workshop at the Egan Center http://yfrog.com/2tqtgj
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 06, 2010 - 2:22 PM)
Day 3 of the DHS&EM Bi-Annual Preparedness Conference, Developing & Implementing Projects workshop.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 06, 2010 - 2:13 PM)
Day 2 of the Bi-Annual Preparedness Conference, sitting in the Disaster Assistance workshop.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 05, 2010 - 12:14 PM)
Sitting in a Disaster Response: The First 72 Hours class.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 04, 2010 - 6:38 PM)
Sitting in a class: How to Build a Table Top Exercise, so far its interesting and helpful.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 04, 2010 - 12:54 PM)
Bi-Annual Preparedness Conference starts today in Anchorage.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (October 04, 2010 - 11:51 AM)
Hiram is in Kobuk today w/Red Dog folks, doing fire training!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 30, 2010 - 7:10 PM)
KEA Tank Farm inspection with USCG is going well.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 28, 2010 - 12:24 AM)
Hiram is in Buckland today with the US Coast Guard to complete tank farm inspections...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 27, 2010 - 2:19 PM)
It was a beautiful day in Deering, the inspection went very well. Public Safety Commission mtg today was great too!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 24, 2010 - 8:17 PM)
Off to Deering for the day to do tank farm inspections with the US Coast Guard
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 24, 2010 - 12:50 PM)
Spent the day in Kivalina with the USCG doing tank farm inspections. Met with the City about public services. It's been a great day!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 23, 2010 - 7:49 PM)
Off to Kivalina for the day to accompany the Coast Guard for fuel farm inspections
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 23, 2010 - 2:01 PM)
Local evacuation in OTZ today, no injuries. The minor incident turned out well & we are housing folks at the Armory.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 22, 2010 - 12:26 AM)
Off to Buckland for the day, talking to folks about flood issues & flood insurance & historical trail usage.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 16, 2010 - 12:23 PM)
Regional Recurrent Fire Training starts in Noorvik tomorrow.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (September 14, 2010 - 6:54 PM)
Dept of Justice site visit to Kotzebue & Selawik today. It's been a great exchange of info.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 21, 2010 - 8:18 PM)
Ezra Naylor hired as the Summer Youth Intern for the Public Services Dept. Will focus on the historical trail usage documentation project.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (August 04, 2010 - 8:31 PM)
New Search & Rescue equipment ordered and arriving... GPS units, SPOT Trackers, Blizzard Blankets, Hand Warmers, Head Lamps & Ice Augers
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 23, 2010 - 7:23 PM)
OTZ/KVL/WLK/ORV has a high surf advisory in effect from 1pm today until noon Friday. Residents planning to travel by boat should be prepared
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (July 15, 2010 - 2:35 PM)
in Noatak for the day completing an assessment of their old dump site. It's a beautiful day here, really hot!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 29, 2010 - 8:00 PM)
Looking for a Battalion Fire Chief if Kiana... $500 per quarter stipend available. Interested? Call Hiram Walker, 907-995-2911
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 16, 2010 - 6:11 PM)
in Kiana today meeting w/the City RE: EOP, Gap Analysis & Fire Department. Did some training with the TriMax 3... lots of fun.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 14, 2010 - 8:15 PM)
Remember to keep campfires small, contained & attended by an adult. Keep matches/lighters out of kids reach! Be safe...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 11, 2010 - 2:34 PM)
When you go out boating, please remember to wear your PDF... it just could save your life!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 07, 2010 - 7:40 PM)
While enjoying our beautiful country, please remember to turn out cigarettes fully & use lighters/matches responsibly to prevent wild fires.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 04, 2010 - 5:19 PM)
Working on paperwork for the BKL Flooding... yesterday, today, tomorrow...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (June 03, 2010 - 4:02 PM)
Stay tuned to "Trail Watch" on KOTZ Radio this am, talking about boating safety. Also going to BKL today to debrief RE: flooding. TGIF!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 28, 2010 - 11:47 AM)
NALEPC in the process of a functional exercise today, its going really well.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 25, 2010 - 4:41 PM)
NALEPC Meeting was held today, no quorum thus no action to be taken but good info shared nonetheless. Thanks to all who attended.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 25, 2010 - 1:06 AM)
Flooding in Buckland is over... everyone is safe and there was minimal damages. Thanks to Tim Gavin for the job well done!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 22, 2010 - 3:54 PM)
Per Tim Gavin in Buckland, "So far good news, water has gone down about 4 feet but no upriver ice yet. still waiting for it to come down."
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 21, 2010 - 8:00 PM)
Minor flooding in Buckland today, waiting for another ice jam to come down from up river. right now everyone is safe.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 20, 2010 - 1:07 PM)
Public Services will be in Benefit Cost Analysis Training today - Thursday here in Kotzebue at the Armory Bldg.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 18, 2010 - 11:25 AM)
Buckland River flowing, flying over to the City of Buckland for River Watch this afternoon.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 17, 2010 - 5:37 PM)
Kobuk River is flowing. Water level has raised about 5 ft. but not danger of flooding yet. Hopefully the ice doesn't jam. Stay Safe!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (May 12, 2010 - 8:15 PM)
AXS Full Scale Exercise coming up soon... is everyone ready?
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (April 23, 2010 - 5:22 PM)
NAB announces the opening of the temporary ice road from Kotzebue to Kiana and be very careful when traveling, watch speeds & ice conditions
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 16, 2010 - 4:10 PM)
winter trails are staked and in good condition. when traveling remember to dress warm, pack extra gas and file a trip plan.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (March 16, 2010 - 3:58 PM)
Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Take steps to prevent it by dressing warm in several layers of clothing.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 26, 2010 - 1:30 PM)
Winter will chill advisory in effect until noon today, wind chills to -45. Take precautions to cover all exposed skin. Stay safe out there!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 09, 2010 - 1:22 PM)
NAB position open: Public Safety Coordinator. See the http://www.nwabor.org website for a complete job description...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (February 04, 2010 - 1:16 PM)
Spent the day in Kivalina attending a Joint City & IRA meeting about their EOP. Great meeting!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 26, 2010 - 10:20 PM)
working on a firefighters retention & recruitment grant.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (January 05, 2010 - 1:32 PM)
Public Services Dept staff volunteering to provide energy assistance for Elders in Kotzebue today... putting plastic wrap on windows, etc.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 14, 2009 - 7:04 PM)
in Phoenix, AZ for a grants training for emergency managers...
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (December 09, 2009 - 3:18 AM)
working on winter trail staking for the 1,200 miles of trails in the Northwest Arctic Borough... safety first!
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (November 18, 2009 - 1:45 PM)