Report Unusual Coastal Events or Hazards in Alaska
| Scenario | Agency/Contact | Telephone | Available | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You see an unusual aquatic plant or animal that may be invasive | Alaska Department of Fish and Game Invasive Species Hotline | 877-INVASIV (877-468-2748) |
24 hours | Aquatic Invasive Species |
| You feel an earthquake | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program | No telephone. Fill out form at Did You Feel It USGS site | 24 hours | Earthquakes and Tsunamis |
| You come across a sick, entangled, stranded, or dead sea otter, walrus, or polar bear | Alaska SeaLife Center Stranding Hotline OR | 888-774-7325 | 24 hours | Marine Mammal Strandings |
| US Fish and Wildlife Service Marine Mammal Management Office in Anchorage | 800-362-5148 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm | You come across a sick, entangled, stranded, or dead whale, porpoise, seal, or sea lion | National Marine Fisheries Service Stranding Hotline | 877-925-7773 | 24 hours | Marine Mammal Strandings |
| Alaska SeaLife Center Stranding Hotline | 888-774-7325 | 24 hours | ||
| You find/see oil on wildlife | Make two calls: First, call US Coast Guard (USCG) or Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) |
866-396-1361 (USCG); 800-478-9300 (ADEC) | 24 hours | Oil Spills and Wildlife |
| Second, call National Marine Fisheries Service Stranding Hotline (for whales, porpoises, seals, and sea lions) or | 877-925-7773 | 24 hours | ||
| US Fish and Wildlife Service: Lori Verbrugge (for sea otters, walruses, polar bears, and migratory birds) | 907-786-3483 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm | ||
| You become ill after consuming shellfish, specifically if you suspect it was from toxic algae | Alaska Section of Epidemiology | 907-269-8000 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm | Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and Harmful Algal Blooms |
| 800-478-0084 | After hours | |||
| A PSP victim needs transportation to medical help by helicopter or boat | US Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center | Statewide, 800-478-5555 or 888-399-5555 or 907-463-2000 | 24 hours | Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning |
| You find sick or dead seabirds | US Fish and Wildlife Service Bird Disease Hotline | 866-5 –BRDFLU (866-527-3358) | 24 hours | Seabird Mortality Reporting |
