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"absent the Governor compelling an evacuation for the Mendenhall Valley, the evacuation notice will remain an advisory."
“absent the Governor compelling an evacuation for the Mendenhall Valley, the evacuation notice will remain an advisory.”
- Timestamp
- 18:30 – 18:40
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Juneau
- Captured at
- July 9, 2026
From the transcript
So absent the Governor compelling an evacuation for the Mendenhall Valley, the evacuation notice will remain an advisory.
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