Volcano Status Information
Alaska Volcano Observatory website at avo.alaska.edu/volcano/spurr/activity. There you can find past activity, monitoring data, photos, ashfall forecast models (where and how much ash) and preparedness information.
Alaska Volcano Observatory Ash Plume Forecast Alaska Volcano Observatory | Spurr
Sign up for volcano notifications here: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns/
AVO Social Media - Facebook: @Alaska AVO, X (formerly Twitter): @alaska_avo, Instagram: @alaska_volcano_observatory
The NWS Anchorage Forecast Office issues information about where, when and how much ashfall to expect.
State Agencies
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Volcanic Ashfall Information
Air Quality Advisories/Episodes
“Real Time” Air Quality Monitoring Data
DEC Protection Pets and Livestock from Volcanic Ash
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
DOT&PF Facility, Fleet, and Aviation Information
Alaska 511
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
My Emergency Plan
Good, Better, Best - Emergency Preparedness Guide
Local Governments
Local emergency management offices may have specific information for community members. Some communities offer subscription service for notification that are delivered electronically. Others will have information on their emergency management website.
Anchorage
Anchorage Alerts Sign Up - Smart911 or visit Anchorage Office of Emergency Management
Anchorage School District Mount Spurr Information
Kenai Peninsula Borough
KPB Alerts My KPB or KPB Office of Emergency Management
KPB School District Letter to Families
Mat-Su Borough
Mat-Su Emergency Management Mat-Su EM
Mat-Su School District
Other Resources
Health Information
Protection from breathing ash | IVHHN
Pet Information
DEC Protection Pets and Livestock from Volcanic Ash
Ready.gov - Pets
CDC - Emergency Preparedness for Healthy Pets
Vehicle Information
Alaska 511
USGS protecting your vehicle from ash - Impacts & Mitigation - Vehicles
Air Travel
If you are flying commercially, check with your air carrier to determine the status of your flight. You can also check flight status at Ted Stevens International. For current aviation weather alerts go to Alaska Aviation Weather Unit.
For official forecasts of airborne ash hazards to aircraft refer to the National Weather Service Aviation Weather Unit and Volcanic Ash Advisory Center for aircraft. Official warnings of ashfall on communities & mariners will be issued by the National Weather Service Anchorage Forecast Office including where it is expected to fall, when and how much.
Utilities
Matanuska Electrical Association
