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Landslide destroyed homes and infrastructure, but no injuries have been reported
Alaska's governor has declared a disaster following a landslide that prompted an evacuation in the city of Ketchikan.
The landslide around 4 p.m. local time Sunday damaged homes and infrastructure in the city, which is being aided by the State Emergency Operation Center, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a statement.
"I have directed state agencies to make available all resources and staff for the response effort," Dunleavy said.
There was no immediate report of injuries.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that residents were encouraged to use Madison Street to reach an emergency shelter opened at the Ketchikan High School, since additional landslides are possible.
Authorities in the city located in southeastern Alaska issued an evacuation order for areas near the landslide. A potential secondary landslide area was identified to the south of the original slide location and crews were standing by, the statement said.
A landslide swept across the Third Avenue Bypass and into part of the Second Avenue neighborhood west of Whitecliff Avenue at about 4 p.m. Sunday, affecting multiple homes. <a href="https://t.co/e5cN8npZKq">pic.twitter.com/e5cN8npZKq</a>
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Various local and state agencies have responded. A Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Response Specialist and federal Department of Transportation personnel are expected to travel to Ketchikan on Monday, the statement said.
The Ketchikan police and fire departments did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking additional information.
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