Dunleavy declares the Mat-Su and Kenai wildfire disaster
Aug 23, 2019 · Governor instrument signed
Mike Dunleavy · Signed
Reviewed original signed instrument
On August 23, 2019 Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a disaster declaration for Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula boroughs, authorizing available funds for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Temporary Housing and disaster administration. It includes Swan Lake, Willow/Caswell and two additional Homer-area fires. The signed original preserves local scope, delegated coordination and damaged utilities; final recovery and payments are unverified.
Review selected executive provisions (2 reviewed provisions)
These describe the original executive instrument provisions selected for this topic. Later amendments and current implementation require separate evidence.
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- Reviewed provision R2: Authorizes DMVA to use funds made available for necessary Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Temporary Housing and administrative/disaster-management expenses. Eligibility, award and payment remain separate.
- Reviewed provision R4: Reports home/property damage, evacuation and sheltering, additional response labor/equipment costs, highway disruption and power/natural-gas/communication infrastructure requiring repair. These are emergency findings, not final totals or measured economic outcomes.
On August 23, 2019 Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a disaster declaration for Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula boroughs, authorizing available funds for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Temporary Housing and disaster administration. It includes Swan Lake, Willow/Caswell and two additional Homer-area fires. The signed original preserves local scope, delegated coordination and damaged utilities; final recovery and payments are unverified.
Why this record is included
Damage to infrastructure, highway closures and response equipment/labor costs provide state-specific production and transport context. The declaration does not quantify GDP loss, recovery or employment gains.
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On August 23, 2019 Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a disaster declaration for Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula boroughs, authorizing available funds for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Temporary Housing and disaster administration. It includes Swan Lake, Willow/Caswell and two additional Homer-area fires. The signed original preserves local scope, delegated coordination and damaged utilities; final recovery and payments are unverified.Review official supporting evidence ↗