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Borough asks residents for compliance with floodplain permits

Residents across the Mat Su Borough that are in floodplain areas have received a letter in their mailbox that addresses the issue of building permitting in the flood prone areas.

Residents across the Mat Su Borough that are in floodplain areas have received a letter in their mailbox that addresses the issue of building permitting in the flood prone areas.  In order to be in compliance with FEMA, the Borough is trying to get a handle on structures that have been built since 1985 and fall under floodplain guidelines.

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For statewide flood insurance information, call state of AK, Tawny Boothby 269-9521.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM