MitigationMitigationR. Scott SimmonsR. Scott Simmons

State Hazard Mitigation OfficerState Hazard Mitigation Officer

Division of Homeland Security and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementEmergency Management

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We have a great number We have a great number of natural hazardsof natural hazards Typical: Typical: FloodFlood, , ErosionErosion, ,

Wildfire, Earthquake, and Wildfire, Earthquake, and Landslide, Landslide, High Winds High Winds ((Hurricane classHurricane class)), Blizzards, , Blizzards, Tsunamis, Avalanches, Storms, Tsunamis, Avalanches, Storms, Sea Storm SurgesSea Storm Surges, Extended , Extended Extreme Cold Weather, Riverine Extreme Cold Weather, Riverine Ice Break-up and others . . . . Ice Break-up and others . . . .

A Myriad of Complexities in Alaska

Sea Storm Issues

Current Sea Storm Current Sea Storm Disaster DamagesDisaster Damages

Austere and Unique Weather and Living Conditions Successive Erosion Protection Attempts

122 Coastal Sea Storm Threatened Communities

Coastal Storm Affected Communities:

Afognak, Akhiok, Akutan, Anchor Point, Angoon, Atka, Barrow, Belkofski, Brevig Mission, Chefornak, Chenega Bay, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Clark's Point, Coffman Cove, Cold Bay, Cordova, Craig, Deering, Dillingham, Diomede*, Edna Bay, Egegik, Elfin Cove, Elim, False Pass, Gambell, Golovin, Goodnews Bay, Gustavus, Hollis, Homer, Hoonah, Hooper Bay, Hydaburg, Hyder, Ivanof Bay, Juneau, Kachemak, Kake, Kaktovik, Karluk, Kasaan, Ketchikan, King Cove, King Island, King Salmon, Kipnuk, Kivalina, Klawock, Klukwan, Kodiak, Kongiganak, Kotlik, Kotzebue, Koyuk, Kwigillingok, Larsen Bay, Manokotak, Mekoryuk, Metlakatla, Naknek, Nanwalek, Nelson Lagoon, Newtok, Nightmute, Nikolaevsk, Nikolski, Ninilchik, Nome, Nuiqsut, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Pauloff Harbor, Pelican, Perryville, Petersburg, Pilot Point, Platinum, Point Baker, Point Hope, Point Lay, Port Alexander, Quinhagak, Saint George, Saint Michael, Saint Paul, Sand Point, Savoonga, Saxman, Scammon Bay, Selawik, Seldovia, Seward, Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, Sitka, Skagway, Soldotna, Solomon, South Naknek, Stebbins, Tatitlek, Teller, Tenakee Springs, Thorne Bay, Togiak, Toksook Bay, Tununak, Twin Hills, Tyonek, Ugashik, Unalakleet, Unalaska, Unga, Valdez, Wainwright, Wales, Whale Pass, Whittier, Wrangell, Yakutat.

* Bold type: Denotes severe erosion problems

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GIS based Hazard MapsGIS based Hazard Maps

Scientific determination of continued or Scientific determination of continued or expected effectsexpected effects

Long-Term Coastal Erosion Protection Long-Term Coastal Erosion Protection MethodsMethods

Hazard GIS MappingHazard GIS Mapping

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