MSB Declares Disaster for 2025 High Winds

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) has declared a disaster for the December 5 – 9, 2025 high winds. The MSB experienced wind gusts of at least 89 mph, and winds gusted in excess of 50 mph from Friday, December 5, through Tuesday, December 9. There were many reports of hurricane-force wind gusts damaging homes, vehicles, and other property.

As a result, widespread damage to Borough and State infrastructure, public utilities, homes, and businesses exceeds the timely and effective response capability of local resources. The request is for State financial disaster assistance under the public and individual assistance programs to the Borough and its residents and businesses in its response and recovery from this event.

The Mat-Su Borough thanks those in the field throughout the weekend: lineman repairing power lines, first responders (law enforcement, fire, rescue and EMS) responding to calls for service, local and State road crews, and the American Red Cross, City of Wasilla, and Mat-Su College for sheltering.