Talk Of Alaska

High winds in Palmer blew over an exit sign off the Glenn Highway. Photographed Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (Matthew Faubion/Alaska Public Media) Hundreds of millions in federal infrastructure money is heading to Alaska. This winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover? Will federal infrastructure money help build community resilience? Listen here: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Bryan Fisher, director, Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementJon Erickson, city manager, YakutatCasey Cook, emergency manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (C