Cordova Update

CBS 11's reporter on the scene with the latest on the snowstorm

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By Heather Hintze
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Story Created: Jan 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jan 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM AKDT

 

On Sunday morning, no one in Cordova was spending a leisurely day at home.  Residents grabbed their shovels and headed to the sidewalks, roofs and front yards to clear the mounds of snow, some reaching two stories high.
 
Several buildings around town collapsed, including a roof at the Orca Adventure Lodge.  Staff say the ceiling had been holding up well since it was built in 1945, but the latest round of rain added too much weight to handle.  Several small boats and vehicles were damaged.
 
Volunteers from the Coast Guard pitched in to help out elderly residents who weren't able to shovel.  Members from the National Guard are on their way by ferry to help with the work.
 
Police closed the Copper River Highway at 5pm Saturday because of the high avalanche danger.  Many residents in the area evacuated.  The snow broke around 11:30am and came down the mountainside, but did not affect the roadway.  Officers have opened all lanes.
 
Many residents say this is the most snow they can ever remember in Cordova's history.  They're referring to it as "Snowmageddon", and after the rain, "Slop-pocolypse."  And say with all the work being done around town, residents are having their very own, "Shovelpalooza."

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chris olsen said on Sunday, Jan 8 at 11:59 PM

january 9 is the last day for our native new year which is RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS since you guys are in town we thought it would be cool for channel 11 to stop by and see what its all about. please call tommy at 907 424 5756 or Altana at 907 424 3982!!!

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