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North Slope BoroughToday·KaktovikNSBIC-JIC-Kaktovik PSA IC Structure, JIC and Townhall, September 14 — The North Slope Borough has established an Incident Command and Joint Information Center to coordinate the response to the Kaktovik water incident, and a 'Do Not Drink' notice remains in effect for Kaktovik residents. On FacebookShare

Barrow UtilitiesTodayBUECI BUS Maintenance Crew will be doing routine maintenance at the intersection of Stevenson Street and Ahmaogak Street tomorrow. Please use caution when driving through!38 sharesShare

North Slope BoroughToday·KaktovikKaktovik Water Pumping and Lagoon Discharge Begins Sunday — The North Slope Borough will begin pumping water from Kaktovik’s water system at 9 a.m. Sunday, September 13, discharging 1.5 to 3 million gallons of water containing low levels of ethylene glycol into the lagoon. On FacebookShare

North Slope BoroughToday·KaktovikNSB Public Service Announcement – Kaktovik – Do Not Drink Water Notice, September 10 — The North Slope Borough has issued a public notice for Kaktovik residents to not drink the community water while testing and investigation continue. On FacebookShare

North Slope Borough School DistrictDear NSBSD families and guardians, Yesterday, our Technology Department became aware of a district-wide phone outage. Initially, it appeared that a malfunctioning server was causing this issue. However, we now understand that North Slope Borough School District has experienced a cybersecurity incident. First and foremost, I want to reassure you that the physical safety and security of our students and staff remain fully intact. Our campuses are safe, open, and operating. This issue is limited to certain network systems and does not pose a threat to our school buildings. We have implemented cybersecurity response protocols and engaged external cybersecurity experts to assist with the investigation and restoration. We are working diligently to determine the full scope of the impact and to restore affected systems as quickly and securely as possible. NSBSD has contacted and is fully cooperating with state police and the FBI. We understand that any disruption to school operations can ra1124 sharesShare

Utqiaġvik UpdatesPolar bear swimming away after shots were fired to scare him off. At the bingo/pool hall. Took these out my window!!!69108 sharesShare

North Slope Community PageThe North Slope Borough School District is currently experiencing a district-wide phone outage due to a server malfunction. At this time, incoming and outgoing phone services may be unavailable. Email services remain operational and can be used to contact District staff and school sites. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as the issue is being addressed. On FacebookShare

National Weather ServiceStatewideHigh Wind Watch issued September 7 at 11:58AM AKDT until September 11 at 4:00PM AKDT by… — A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Western Arctic Coast from September 7 at 11:58 AM AKDT until September 11 at 4:00 PM AKDT, with southwest winds 25-40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible, potentially causing property damage, power outages, and difficult travel.Share

North Slope BoroughToday·KaktovikPUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT KAKTOVIK - DO NOT DRINK THE WATER The North Slope Borough, in coordination with Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS) Emergency Management and the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), is directing Kaktovik residents not to drink the community water until further notice. Recent testing has detected a contaminant in the community water system. To protect public health, residents should use an alternative source of water for drinking and other activities involving consumption. Important: - Do not drink the water. - Boiling the water will NOT make it safe to drink. - Do not use the water for cooking or food preparation, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth. - Please do not consume the water until the North Slope Borough announces that the advisory has been lifted. NSB Public Works, DEC, and technical experts are working to identify the source and extent of the current contamination. The North Slope Borough is mobilizi611470 sharesShare

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