Safety Report Update (Part One): Valdez Glacier Severe Calving & Separation Event

Public Safety Announcement: Danger Warning
Heavy Calving at Valdez Glacier - Heavy Calving at Valdez Glacier
(UPDATE) 07.10.2020, 10:00 p.m.
Aaron Baczuk, city emergency manager, shares details about dangers caused by the July 2020 Valdez Glacier heavy calving and separation event.
(ORIGINAL) For immediate release: 07.08.2020, 6:00 p.m.
Valdez Glacier experienced an extreme calving and separation event over the past 24 hours.
A significant amount of unstable ice now exists in the lake. Rolling icebergs and underwater calving pose serious danger. For your safety, keep away from all floating ice and the face of the glacier. Observe and follow posted danger signs.
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Contact: Allie Ferko, public information officer, [phone] or [e-mail].