What is this notice about?
The State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Alaska's statewide emergency planning board, will hold its twice-yearly meeting on Zoom on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The meeting includes a public comment period, and anyone may watch. People can also send written comments by mail or fax.
Why was this notice issued?
The State Emergency Response Commission is holding its regular twice-yearly (fall) meeting, and the public must be notified.
What action is being taken?
The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs is holding the fall State Emergency Response Commission meeting by Zoom, with a public comment period during the meeting.
Who is involved: State Emergency Response Commission (SERC); Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Oct 16, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Public comment period held during the SERC meeting on Friday, October 16th, 2026, which runs from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; speakers should be present at the designated starting time”
Ways to respond
- Testify at meeting Speak during the public comment period at the Zoom meeting; send an email to mvaplanning@alaska.gov and be present at the designated starting time (1:00 pm)
- Email mvaplanning@alaska.gov
- Mail Major General Torrence W. Saxe, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PO Box 5308, JBER, AK 99505-5800
- Fax (907) 428-7009
What to include
Anyone who wants to speak to the SERC on related business should email mvaplanning@alaska.gov and be present at the meeting's starting time. Observers may join at any time. To attend or ask questions, call Alex Temple at (907) 428-7019 to make arrangements.
Contact
Alex Temple
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
mvaplanning@alaska.gov
(907) 428-7019
PO Box 5308, JBER, AK 99505-5800
Will there be public meetings?
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Commission meeting (State Emergency Response Commission fall meeting): Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Online via Zoom
The Zoom join link will be dispatched by email and shared on the ready.alaska.gov homepage. Contact Alex Temple at (907) 428-7019 to make arrangements to attend.
Key dates
- Oct 16, 2026: State Emergency Response Commission meeting on Zoom, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, including public comment period
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.