Hazing - could it go to the dogs?

(Continued from front page) advice from bird biologists, etc,” she said.

According to Moseley, the volunteer group will intentionally be kept small so it is easy to manage.

The Paws and Claws Animal Shelter Facebook page offers suggestions for helping pets deal with the loud noise and any resulting behaviors in a May 12 post

According to Mayor Andrew Cremata, historically the birds vacate the area by early June. Until then, residents may hear blasts from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Warnings about airport explosions will appear on Skagway Bulletin Board (Facebook) and be reported to Nixle.

Cremata wondered if Ju- neau would be submitted “to these constant explosions.”

“People are justified to be upset about it,” he said – but reminded Skagwegians that “explosions are better than someone dying in a plane crash.” Although, Cremata believes it “doesn’t have to be one or the other.”

Cremata reported that the response from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) “has been good.”

“They’re working with all the interested parties to come up with a more dynamic plan,” he said.

DOT did not respond for comment by deadline.