18:01 - 18:30
"Alaska statute Title 26, Chapter 23 grants very specific evacuation authorities to the governor's office. And allows for the Governor's Office to compel an evacuation. It does not provide the same language or authority to local governments."
“Alaska statute Title 26, Chapter 23 grants very specific evacuation authorities to the governor's office. And allows for the Governor's Office to compel an evacuation. It does not provide the same language or authority to local governments.”
- Timestamp
- 18:01 – 18:30
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Juneau
- Captured at
- July 9, 2026
From the transcript
Thanks for the question, Jazz. Like we mentioned earlier, we do issue an evacuation advisory and really encourage folks to evacuate. Alaska statute Title 26, Chapter 23 grants very specific evacuation authorities to the governor's office. And allows for the Governor's Office to compel an evacuation. It does not provide the same language or authority to local governments.
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