Windstorm Wreaks Havoc in Mat-Su, Thousands Without Power

Windstorm Wreaks Havoc in Mat-Su: Thousands Lose Power, Shelter Opened as Temperatures PlummetA severe windstorm has left thousands without electricity in the Mat-Su region, with gusts reaching over eighty miles per hour. The storm has caused widespread damage, including roof damage to Walmart and Settlers Bay Lodge, and displaced five households due to a fire in Wasilla. The American Red Cross of Alaska opened a shelter due to multiple emergencies, which has now moved to the Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. Traffic signals and railroad crossings were knocked out in Palmer and Wasilla. As of Sunday morning, over fourteen thousand six hundred customers were still without power, with officials stating that restoring power is a slow process due to hazardous conditions. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.