This podcast highlights Ketchikan’s Public Works managers — the people who keep our community running every day and step up when disaster strikes. From maintaining vital infrastructure to leading the charge during storms, floods, and landslides, we take you behind the scenes to see how Ketchikan stays strong, rain or shine.
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This podcast highlights Ketchikan’s Public Works managers — the people who keep our community running every day and step up when disaster strikes. From maintaining vital infrastructure to leading the charge during storms, floods, and landslides, we take you behind the scenes to see how Ketchikan stays strong, rain or shine.
Ketchikan Responds: Inside Public Works’ Disaster Playbook
Resilient Ketchikan
25 minutes
1 month ago
Ketchikan Responds: Inside Public Works’ Disaster Playbook
Public Works leaders Seth Brakke, Kara Jurczak, and Amanda Robinson discuss their daily roles maintaining Ketchikan’s streets, wastewater, and city facilities and explain how those duties shift during emergencies like the August 2024 landslide. They describe activating the Emergency Operations Center, coordinating contractors, tracking debris and costs, and prioritizing safety during large-scale responses.
The episode highlights community resilience, practical tips for preparedness — such as having a go-bag, family and community plans, and heeding weather alerts — and the importance of local training and documentation to ensure effective recovery and federal reimbursement.
Resilient Ketchikan
This podcast highlights Ketchikan’s Public Works managers — the people who keep our community running every day and step up when disaster strikes. From maintaining vital infrastructure to leading the charge during storms, floods, and landslides, we take you behind the scenes to see how Ketchikan stays strong, rain or shine.
