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Dessert Potluck – Meet our New Principal!

| June 4, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Mark Janes

Welcome Dessert Potluck

Seldovia Fire & EMS to Raffle a Brand New Rancher

| June 4, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Jenny Chissus

2014 Honda RancherSo, do you feel lucky?

You should!  We are so fortunate to have a great Fire and EMS Volunteer department here in Seldovia!  In the last 30 days, we have had 5 emergency calls in Seldovia where our Fire and EMS services were needed.

We are lucky to have such a well-equipped Fire and EMS team, and that is due to a very organized and concerned group who works hard to make sure we have what we need to serve the community of Seldovia.  Living remotely, we are on our own to immediately respond to emergencies and having the right tools, equipment and trained team is essential!  Everything from oxygen (including expensive hazmat transportation to and from Homer) and EpiPens for allergic reactions (that can be up to $350 for two – and which also expire!) to all the supplies that are used in day-to-day operations, like gloves, antiseptic, bandages, ointments, etc. need to be on stock and immediately available to our teams.  It is very expensive to have a functioning, efficient and well-stocked department that is ready to care for all types of emergencies!

To help raise funds, the Seldovia Fire and EMS departments have purchased a brand new Honda Rancher to raffle off on July 5th.  Each ticket is $50.00 and there will only be 300 tickets sold. Once they are all sold out – they will be SOLD OUT.   The value of the 4 wheeler is around $8,000 (Fire and EMS will take care of the withholding taxes incurred on the prize).  The drawing will be held on July 5, 2014 at the Linwood at 6:00pm.  Of course, you do not need to be present to win! Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:

  • City Office
  • City Harbormaster’s Office
  • Seldovia Fuel and Lube
  • KacheYak Trading Post
  • Boardwalk Hotel
  • Linwood Bar and Grill
  • Creationz

If you have ever been served by our Fire and EMS crew, and want to acknowledge the GREAT work they do for us in Seldovia – this is a great way to make a donation – with a chance to win a brand new 4 wheeler!  How fabulous is that?  Their service and skills are invaluable to Seldovia, and my hope is that the tickets will run out far before their deadline, as folks show their support and belief in the importance of having a well-functioning department with updated equipment and supplies.  Thank you in advance for your continued support of our Fire and EMS services here in Seldovia.

If you are feeling the desire to support the effort, but cash is short – you can always VOLUNTEER!  Both teams are always looking for volunteers to help in a variety of capacities to serve our community.

SVT Calendar for June

| June 3, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Laurel Hilts

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SVT June Calendar

Burn Ban Lifted on the Kenai Peninsula

| June 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

The KPB Office of Emergency Management call center is closed. Beginning Monday 06/02/14, residents may call the general OEM line at (907)262-4910. The OEM staff are available to answer calls during normal business hours 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. The information hotline will be put back in service as conditions warrant.

by Inciweb – March 31, 2014 around 7:00pm

CAMPFIRES ALLOWED IN DEVELOPED CAMPSITES ON THE KENAI PENINSULA

Open campfires are now allowed only in developed campsites in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula State Parks, and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula. Campfires must be in a metal fire grate provided by a state or federal agency in a developed campsite. Use of personal charcoal grills, cooking stoves, and gas grills are also allowed.

On other state and private lands on the Kenai Peninsula, cooking and warming fires are allowed in an established campfire ring. Burn permits are still suspended until further notice.

While current weather has moderated fire behavior on the Funny River fire, fire danger remains high over much of the Kenai Peninsula. Residents and visitors are urged to continue to use extreme caution with anything that could ignite a fire.

Questions regarding this emergency restriction should be directed to:

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (907) 262-7021

Chugach National Forest (907) 743-9500

Kenai Area State Parks (907) 262-5581

Kenai Area State Forestry (907) 262-4200

Burn Ban Remains in Effect for The Kenai Peninsula

| May 31, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Brenda Ahlberg
USFWS-DNR-USFS News Release 5-30-14-burning

High Winds Causing Multiple Power Outages along the Peninsula

| May 31, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Joe Gallagher

HEA Press Release Banner

Sunday, June 1, 10:00 am – HEA crews completed restoration work related to Saturday’s wind storm at approximately 5:30 am Sunday.  HEA would like to thank its members for their patience during the storm-related outages.  If you do not have power at this time please call the outage hotline at 1-888-8OUTAGE. 

Saturday, May 31, Noon – HEA crews are responding to a large number of power outages today.  The outages are the result of strong winds that are continuing to hit the Kenai Peninsula this afternoon.   As of noon there are approximately 4,000 HEA members without power.  Outage areas include:

  • Large section of the City of Soldotna
  • Forest Drive/St. Theresa (between Soldotna and Sterling)
  • Skyline Drive (Soldotna)
  • Strawberry Road (Soldotna)
  • Aliak/Magic Ave. (Kenai)
  • Halibut Cove
  • Nikiski area (Holt Lamplight, Swanson River Oil Field)
  • Riverview Ave./Kobuk area (Soldotna)
  • Tote Road area (near Kasilof)

In addition to these outages, there are several smaller scattered outages across the Peninsula.  HEA crews are working to restore power as soon as possible, but due to the number of outages and the strong winds, the duration of the outages is likely to be extended.

If you do not have power, please call the outage hotline at 1-888-8OUTAGE.