Southeast Alaska Landslide: 3 Dead While 5 Remained Missing, Report Shows

A deadly landslide hit a highway in Southeast Alaska, leaving three dead and five remained missing. Motorists traveling this week should watch out for driving dangers due to slippery road conditions, heavy rains and foggy outlook.

As winter is on the way, the colder conditions and heavy snow can bring challenging weather conditions to the US and Alaska. With extreme temperatures, car owners should always check the weather before going outside.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) advisory showed that a wintry mix can be possible this week, especially in the Susitna Valley and Southern Copper River Basin.

Homeowners should stay alert for a winter weather advisory this week, including in the Lower Kuskokwim Valley and Kuskokwim Delta.

Furthermore, the colder conditions can bring significant health risks this week. Prolonged exposure to snow and extreme cold can cause hypothermia and frostbite.

Southeast Alaska Landslide

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A photo of a road in Alaska. A recent report showed that three people died and five remained missing after a deadly landslide hit a highway in Southeast Alaska, according to recent reports. The landslides emerged near the Zimovia Highway. Recent reports added that nearby houses were also affected. The deadly landslide displaced about 20 to 30 people in the area.

According to a recent news report, at least three people became the casualties of the deadly landslide in Southeast Alaska near a highway. A young girl was also involved in the deaths.

Search operations are ongoing to check for the remaining missing people. Search snd rescue is using trained dogs and heat-sensing drones.

When rescuers find the missing people, they are expected to clean the affected highway.

Meanwhile, Alaska's Department of Public Safety explained that people should be extra careful in navigating the slide area due to potential landslides.

The landslides emerged near the Zimovia Highway. Recent reports added that nearby houses were also affected. The deadly landslide displaced about 20 to 30 people in the area.

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Landslide Preparedness and Safety

Landslides can be deadly and happen without notice. Motorists and homes are likely to suffer. However, preparations and awareness are important to help injuries and accidents, especially during emergency situations.

Alaska is no stranger to extreme weather events, like snowstorms, blizzards and landslides. Here are essential reminders to keep safe from challenging weather and devastating landslides.

Stay updated with the weather alerts

People should stay updated with weather alerts in Alaska, especially for travelers or landslide-prone areas. Heavy rains can help trigger flashflood risks, flooding and landslides.

When the heavy rain worsens, it is advisable to stay at home and wait until the weather improves in Alaska.

Landslide potential signs

Checking for landslide potential signs is important, including the following:

Noticeable cracks in the ground or pavements.
Broken water lines
Leaning trees, walls or power lines

When a landslide occurs, it is important to stay calm and awake. People should also keep alert for falling debris or unusual sounds like trees cracking.