A disaster here in Juneau, Alaska, would logically come from either a wildfire or from an earthquake- or a bio or chemical or nuclear attack.

We are a l o n g but narrow town on the fringe of a large national forest. In front of us is an arm of the Pacific ocean- beyond it is an island, also heavily wooded. During a long dry spell our woods become very dry; many people camp in the woods.

We don't have a workable evacuation plan for 30,000 waterbound people.

Juneau does not have a history of large earthquakes. On the other hand, these mountains came from someplace, so it is not inconceivable.

A terrorist attack using biological or chemical or nuclear weapons is not impossible. I have no idea of how such a thing would be addressed. There is a governmental body that is forumulating plans- however, as recently as last year they/we still don't have a secure place to go.

Last year I reminded the chairman of the committee of the 'Fallout Shelter' buildings that were designated as such years ago and asked her if there is such an area today. She said, No.

Thanks, Rap. I'm going back to that committee for further information. I'm sure I won't be the only one.