Anchorage storm damage assessment is open to public [Video]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – It’s almost been a week since extreme wind gusts shattered windows, tore roofs off homes and littered debris across Anchorage neighborhoods.

Now, through an online survey, the Municipality of Anchorage is trying to understand the full scope of storm damage.

In a release Friday morning, the city said the Individual and Business Assessment Survey will help Anchorage leaders know if they need to request extra recovery support from outside agencies. The input will also assist the city in understanding the storm’s larger impacts and preparing for future extreme weather events.

Director Amanda Loach says the reason for the survey is to give the municipality a better idea of where any kind of disaster aid might be needed for residents.

“If we were to ask for assistance from from additional resources. We would need to have a considerable amount of documentation for that, so part of the reason why we’re collecting this …