What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is holding an online public hearing about changes to how Typhoon Merbok disaster recovery grant money will be used. The hearing covers Substantial Amendment #2 to the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan and the Unmet Needs Assessment (UNA). The hearing is on Zoom on September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Alaska time, and people can register to testify.
Why was this notice issued?
The State is proposing Substantial Amendment #2 to its Typhoon Merbok Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan and Unmet Needs Assessment (UNA), and is holding a public hearing on the Public Review Draft dated September 2, 2026.
What action is being taken?
Holding a virtual public hearing by Zoom webinar to take public testimony on the Public Review Draft of Substantial Amendment #2 to the Typhoon Merbok CDBG-DR Action Plan and Unmet Needs Assessment.
Who is involved: Communities and residents affected by Typhoon Merbok
How can the public respond?
Respond by Thu, Sep 24, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Testimony at the virtual public hearing on Sep 24, 2026 10:00 AM Alaska”
Ways to respond
- Testify at hearing Zoom webinar: https://agnewbeck.zoom.us/j/88521484279?pwd=NxOVq6ksE41GCcNHBmqhRYJ7o8x7OA.A8w1BPX3_TTqEotZ Passcode: 789552
- Phone Join by phone: +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland), +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle), or toll free 833 548 0282, 877 853 5257, 888 475 4499, 833 548 0276. Webinar ID: 885 2148 4279, Passcode: 789552
What to include
To testify, register through the Survey Monkey form titled "September 2, 2026 Public Review Draft Typhoon Merbok CDBG-DR Action Plan Substantial Amendment #2" (the full registration link is not provided in the notice text).
Will there be public meetings?
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Public hearing (virtual): Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:00 AM Alaska time
Online (Zoom webinar)
Computer, tablet or phone app: https://agnewbeck.zoom.us/j/88521484279?pwd=NxOVq6ksE41GCcNHBmqhRYJ7o8x7OA.A8w1BPX3_TTqEotZ Passcode: 789552. One-tap phone: +19712471195,,88521484279#,,,,*789552# US (Portland) or +12063379723,,88521484279#,,,,*789552# US (Seattle). Audio: +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland), +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle), +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles), +1 253 205 0468 US, +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma), +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver), +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago), +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC), 833 548 0282 US Toll Free, 877 853 5257 US Toll Free, 888 475 4499 US Toll Free, 833 548 0276 US Toll Free. Webinar ID: 885 2148 4279, Passcode: 789552. International numbers: https://agnewbeck.zoom.us/u/kdAcrd0nOf
Key dates
- Sep 2, 2026: Date of the Public Review Draft of Typhoon Merbok CDBG-DR Action Plan Substantial Amendment #2
- Sep 24, 2026: Virtual public hearing at 10:00 AM Alaska time
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.