25-01-2017 00:28 via alaskapublic.org

Seward declares local emergency after heavy snowfall

Snow removal crews are working to dig out the city of Seward after heavy weekend snow. (Photo courtesy of the City of Seward)After receiving well over two feet of snow over the weekend, the city of Seward has declared a local emergency.
City Clerk Johanna Kinney said crews have been working around the clock to dig out the community.
“There’s a big, urgent need to get our roads clear and accessible,” Kinney said. “And then at the same time the concern is starting to also g
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