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Bristol Bay Borough LEPC
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1. Geographic Location: SOUTHWEST ALASKA. The Bristol Bay Borough is located in Southwest Alaska, at the upper eastern inlet of
Bristol Bay. The borough offices are located in the City of Naknek. Naknek is located on
the east side of Bristol Bay on the north bank of the Naknek River about 15 miles down
river from King Salmon. King Salmon is located 284 miles Southwest of Anchorage. The
Native Village
of South Naknek is also located within the Borough. The Borough’s climate is mainly
maritime, characterized by cool, humid and windy weather. Continental climatic influences
cause temperature extremes. Average summer temperatures range from 42 to 63; average
winter temperatures range from 29 to 44.
2. Size and Activity: DISTRICT-WIDE
POPULATION 1254. The population is divided between the communities of Naknek (pop. 617),
South Naknek (pop. 145), and King Salmon (pop. 539). The area encompasses 519.2 sq. miles of
land and 398.4 sq. miles of water. Commercial fishing, processing, government jobs, and
transportation services are the mainstays of the economy. Naknek and South Naknek are
dependent on fishing and processing, while King Salmon residents work for the government
and air taxi operations. Over two hundred borough residents hold commercial fishing permits. King
Salmon is the hub for the area. There are scheduled and charter flights available from
Anchorage. There is a 8,515 ft. runway and the Naknek River is used by float planes.
Barge service is available into Naknek and is delivered by a road connecting to King
Salmon. Goods are lightered to South Naknek.
3. Communities: The Borough includes
three unincorporated communities: Naknek, South Naknek, and King Salmon.
4. Hazards Analysis: MODERATE RISK. The extremely hazardous substances reported or
otherwise identified in significant quantities at facilities in the region are:
anhydrous ammonia 13 Facilities 152,150 lbs
chlorine 5 Facilities 4,000 lbs
sulfuric acid 1 Facility 1,000 lbs
Of the three extremely hazardous substances
known to be present in substantial quantities, the two compressed gases pose the greatest
threat to communities: anhydrous ammonia and chlorine. Of these, ammonia poses the
greatest threat.
5. Staffing: VOLUNTEER
6. Status of the Emergency Planning Process:
| Emergency Operations
Plan |
Yes |
| Initial Hazard
Analysis |
Yes |
| Hazardous Materials
Annex to EOP |
Yes |
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7. Plan focus: ALL HAZARDS
8.
LEPC Grant Awards: SFY 2008
| Baseline Grant of |
$5,000.00 |
| Special Project
Grant of |
$0.00 |
9. Government/Industry Support or Matches:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. The Borough manages the LEPC grant, donates some staff
time. In addition, the Borough provides facilities for LEPC meetings, planning meetings,
and office space.
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