Earthquake Resources An earthquake, measured as a magnitude 7.0, was reported between Palmer and Anchorage at 8:29 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Mat-Su Earthquake Needs Assessment Hotline 907-745-5826, leave a message about your post-earthquake needs. Self-report damage in the Mat-Su Borough http://report-ak-matsu.orioncentral.com/ Public Assistance Program Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (DHS&EM) Public Assistance Program is to assist eligible Public Assistance applicants so they may quickly respond to, recover from, and mitigate against major disasters or emergencies declared by the Governor and/or the President. It is separate from the self report on the Orion damage assessment system. The application deadline for state individual disaster assistance is January 29th, 2019 https://ready.alaska.gov/Recovery/IndividualAssistance#tha Useful phone numbers • • • • •
911 for emergencies 311 for non-emergencies 811 for utility needs 511 for road needs 211, or 1-800-478-2221 if you need support or referrals to services in your area.
Water Safety Resources The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is issuing a Public Health and the Environment advisory to property owners who were affected by the recent earthquake in Southcentral Alaska. Effects of the earthquake could include impacts to: • Private wells and other drinking water sources • Refrigeration • Septic systems • Generated hazardous debris
• Caused oil or other hazardous substance releases The Department has compiled numerous resources and guidance to aid property owners as they recover from the earthquake’s impacts. The compiled information can be found at: http://dec.alaska.gov/…/…/earthquake-recovery-homeowners.pdf For more information: http://dec.alaska.gov/ http://dec.alaska.gov/media/11101/earthquake-recovery-homeowners.pdf Mental health resources After a natural disaster, it’s normal to feel anxious, sad, or angry. Acknowledging our feelings, helping loved ones and neighbors, and connecting with others can help us get back on track. Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones cope in the aftermath of the earthquake and the repeated aftershocks, many of which were greater than 4.0 in magnitude. Special thanks to the Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services for their help compiling this information. Here are some helpful recovery tips: • Make sure you take care of yourself and others. Don’t forget to eat regular meals and drink water to stay hydrated. • As much as possible, stick to your normal routines (including mealtimes, bedtimes). If you have children, they will feel more safe and secure with structure and routine. • Carry out small, practical tasks and count each success. • Take deep breaths if you feel the need to calm down. Take a slow, measured inhale through your nose. Hold your breath and count to three before exhaling through pursed lips. • Seek social connections and support. Share your experience and feelings. How adults, caregivers and teachers can help children: • Talk to children and teenagers about their feelings and how they are affected. • Use simple honest answers. • Be prepared to discuss the same details many times. • Let children know that adults also don't always understand why things happen. • Do your best to be supportive, loving and predictable. • Encourage them to engage in physical play and exercise. Additional Mental Health Resources • Aetna Behavioral Health is offering FREE Resources for Living telephone support to those affected by the earthquake. Individuals can contact Aetna EAP at 1-833-327-2386 for telephonic consultation to help cope with the emotional impact of this event. This is available to anyone affected by the earthquake, regardless of whether they are an Aetna customer. • If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis call the Alaska Careline at (877) 266-4357 or visit www.CarelineAlaska.com. Or, you can text 839863 for help.
• Emergencies can be stressful and it’s normal to be feeling anxious, sad or angry. For more mental health information, visit our DHSS earthquake webpage. • Anchorage Community Mental Health Clinic is taking walk-in patients. 907-563-3200, https://www.acmhs.com/. For their 24-Hour Crisis Line: 907-563-3200. • The Mat-Su area has a regional 24-7 crisis line, 907-376-2411. • FEMA: Recovering from the Storm Within
Mental Health Resources for children • Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after an Earthquake • Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after an Earthquake • Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Earthquake • Trinka and Sam: The Day the Earth Shook (e-book for young children) • Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event • Helping Children After a Natural Disaster • National Child Traumatic Stress Network Earthquake Resources • Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators • National Education Association School Crisis Guide • Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum-Ready Kids: Grades 1-12 • Disaster Fact Sheets for Kids • FEMA: Earthquake Safety at School: What to do before, during, and after the next earthquake • FEMA: Earthquake Information for Teachers and Kids Child care resources Call thread for child care resource information at 907-265-3100. Transportation • Road closures will be posted as they are established on the DOT Earthquake Update webpage. http://dot.alaska.gov/earthquake2018/ • Check 511.Alaska.gov or dial 5-1-1 to check the status of specific roads. Sign up to receive road closure updates. Earthquake Assessment Updates http://dot.alaska.gov/earthquake2018/ Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school closures www.matsuk12.us/earthquake Special considerations for individuals with disabilities and elderly
• Adult Protective Services through DHSS Senior Disabilities Services helps to prevent or stop harm from occurring to vulnerable adults. Call 1-800-478-9996 to make a report of abuse, neglect, abandonment and more. • Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs • CDC Information on Earthquakes and People with Special Needs • FEMA: disability Additional Resources FEMA Earthquakes Ready.gov: Department of Homeland Security: Earthquake Preparedness Before, During and After an Earthquake American Red Cross Tsunami Preparedness American Red Cross Earthquake Safety Inspecting Home Systems After Earthquakes The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is issuing a Public Health and the Environment advisory to property owners who were affected by the recent earthquake in Southcentral Alaska. Effects of the earthquake could include impacts to private wells and other drinking water sources; refrigeration; septic systems; generated hazardous debris; or, caused oil or other hazardous substance releases. • CRW Engineering Group, 907-562-3252, Nchoromanski@crweng.com • Schneider Structural Engineers, 907-561-2135, Scinelli@sastructural.com • PND Engineers, 907-561-1011, jgobeli@pndengineers.com and croche@pndengineers.com • PDC Engineers, 907-743-3200, ryanmassey@pdceng.com • DCI Engineers, 907-257-2615, progness@dci‐engineers.com; 907-257-2616, jryan@dci‐engineers.com • LCG Lantech, 907-317-0824, danny@lcgak.com • R&M Consultants, 907-522-1707, AStory@rmconsult.com • Cegelka Engineering, 907-230-6085, stephen_cegelka@outlook.com • Tauriainen Engineering & Testing, 907-262-4624, EngineeringAlaska@gci.net (also serves the
Kenai Peninsula) • Quimby & Associates, 907-227-9953, quimbyassoc@gmail.com (located in Eagle River) • AECOM, 907-261-9736, dave.evans@aecom.com (contact Dave Evans) • Daniel Folmar, 907-441-2148, danielfolmar@hotmail.com • BBFM Engineers, 907-274-2236, cmaynard@bbfm.com Serving Anchorage area only • Reid Middleton, 907-562-3439, dstierwalt@reidmiddleton.com (will perform commercial property inspections) • Westbrook Associates, 907-274-4544, Westbrookassociates@gmail.com Serving Mat-Su only • Design Alaska, 907-452-1241, patrickb@designalaska.com
Reporting spills after earthquake If the earthquake has caused a release of fuel, oil, or other hazardous substances, report the spill to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation at 907-269-3063. After hours, call 1-800-478-9300 Target Wellness earthquake recovery grants The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is offering Target Wellness earthquake recovery grants to assist qualified Mat-Su nonprofits affected by the November 30 earthquake. These special grants will receive expedited handling, and the maximum amount will be increased to $50,000 from the normal $15,000 threshold for Target Wellness grants. Applications are accepted online at healthymatsu.org. “Much of our work at the Mat-Su Health Foundation focuses on resilience. Since the devastating earthquake that shook us to the core last Friday, we’ve witnessed resilience in action. There has been a powerful community-wide commitment to coming together and helping each other through the crisis,” said MSHF Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Ripley. “We're proud of how the community is handling this crisis and grateful to be able to help our nonprofit partners recover quickly so that they can continue offering vital services.”
The first grant under this program was awarded this week, with $50,000 going to United Way of Mat-Su. Nonprofit organizations with questions about Target Wellness earthquake recovery grants may contact Senior Program Officer Jim Beck at (907) 373-2811 or jbeck@healthymatsu.org.
Special Enrollment Period Available for Victims of 2018 Alaska Earthquake Individuals affected by the earthquake have 60 days from the end of the FEMA-designated incident period to complete their 2019 enrollment and request a retroactive start date based on when he or she would have picked a plan if not for the earthquake. Assisters can help affected consumers by contacting the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 or TTY at 1-855-889-4325 to request enrollment using this SEP.