Critical Information
Emergency Information
Live conditions, alerts, and actionable guidance for Girdwood residents, visitors, and backcountry users.
Life-Threatening Emergency? Dial 911
For all fires, medical emergencies, search & rescue activations, and immediate hazards, call 911. Be ready to share your location, the nature of the emergency, and your callback number.
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Fire Danger
Considerable
Avalanche
Good · AQI 32
Air Quality
1 Advisory
Active Alerts
Wildfire Conditions
No active fires reported in the Girdwood Valley or adjacent Chugach National Forest at this time. Fire danger is currently Moderate — campfires permitted in established rings only. Do not leave fires unattended.
- Check current burn permit status before any open burning.
- Monitor wind shifts off Turnagain Arm.
- Report smoke immediately — even small columns.
Evacuation Guidance
If a wildfire evacuation is ordered, follow the READY · SET · GO framework:
- READY: Gather essentials, charge devices, monitor alerts.
- SET: Prepare to leave — vehicles loaded, pets secured.
- GO: Leave immediately via Seward Highway. Do not return until cleared.
Severe Weather
The Girdwood Valley is exposed to high winds, heavy snowfall, and freezing rain. Sign up for NWS alerts and avoid Turnagain Pass during winter storm warnings.
Preparedness Checklists
Be ready before the call. Download our preparedness PDFs.