Nightmute: DOT&PF Emergency Repair Work
Nightmute: DOT&PF Emergency Repair Work
DOT&PF is providing updates for each community and has built tools to report damages and request assistance. This page will help you see real-time updates in your community for infrastructure repairs & road access, water & sanitation status, and local recovery progress & resources.
Reporting Damage: If your home, property, or infrastructure was damaged, please report it using our Damage Assessment Hub at: https://damage-assessment-2-akdot.hub.arcgis.com
Need materials or assistance: If your community hasn’t connected with DOT&PF yet, reach out to dot.ask@alaska.gov - we’ll help coordinate approvals and connect you to supplies quickly.
DOT&PF Emergency Response Manager: Amber Shumpert, amber.shumpert@alaska.gov, 907-322-0603.
Water and sewer updates: check Alaska DEC West Coast Storm.
Nightmute Operations Summary
2/24/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Installed batt insulation and general foam board; painted ceiling to one-coat completion.
- #N10: Built pony wall near front entry; applied sheeting and base trim; painted base trim; positioned refrigerator; began building base cabinets; primed and painted pony wall; began building upper cabinets.
- #N32: Began skirting installation.
- #N35: Skirting installation complete.
- #N37: Completed assigned work.
- #N57: Primed and painted ceiling with two coats, ~75% complete.
- Total of 13 team members onsite.
2/23/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Insulated underneath the floor with general insulation and RTech. Installed blocking between floor joists.
- #N10: Finished linoleum flooring and initiated installation of base trim.
- #N28: Framed wall and applied sheeting; installed 4x4 post to reinforce trusses.
- #N57: Completed framing around existing window opening.
- Total of 13 team members onsite.
2/22/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Removed interior walls, insulation, and vapor barrier.
- #N10: Cut flooring for bedrooms (50% complete). Installed trim, applied underlayment patch, and skim coat.
- #N57: Removed interior finishes and insulation. Bagged insulation for disposal. Operated heating equipment underneath structure throughout the day.
- Total of 12 team members onsite.
2/20/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Located and prepared components for heating system installation.
- #N10: Prepared and finished trim materials.
- #N33: Cut and delivered structural materials for foundation pads.
- #N56: Completed installation of insulation boards.
- #N57: Removed remaining insulation beneath structure. Installed temporary skirting. Framed exterior around damaged window. Installed siding and insulation. Operated heating equipment overnight beneath structure.
- Total of 14 team members onsite.
2/19/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Installed and secured stairs and handrails.
- #N10: Installed insulation board. Completed deck and stair construction. Prepared and installed trim and window casing.
- #N56: Performed home leveling.
- #N57: Completed deck and stair construction.
- Total of 13 team members are onsite.
2/18/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Level home, operate frost fighter, and constructed stairs and handrails.
- #N30 & #N35: Constructed stairs and handrails.
- #N57: Removed flooring and ensured area is dry; constructed deck, stairs, and handrails.
- Total of 13 team members are on-site.
2/17/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Continue wall sheeting and operate frost fighter underneath home throughout the day.
- #N10: Install insulation panels (25% complete).
- #N28: Construct deck and install handrails.
- #N30: Begin stair construction; pick up and deliver residential materials.
- #N35: Begin stair construction.
- #N56: Build and set foundation pads and repair tank stand.
- Total of 12 team members are currently on-site.
2/16/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Insulate walls, install vapor barrier, air seal (100% complete); start wall sheeting, and skirt the home.
- #N10: Perform interior finish work, including trim installation, crown trim application, and initial paint coat.
- #N28, #N32, and #N35: Complete installation of exterior insulation panels.
- #N56: Level home and set foundation pads.
- Total of 10 team members on-site.
2/15/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Completed interior preparation and finishing work, including underlayment, trim, painting, window sealing, insulation adjustments, and structural modifications.
- #N57: Performed snow and ice removal and leveled the home.
- General Activities: Unloaded multiple planes and cleared snow and ice from airport runway, apron, and access road.
- Total of 13 team members are on-site.
2/14/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Set exterior door, built temporary steps, set up frost fighter for drying interior, installed blocking on interior walls, started prepping for insulation, paint, and underlayment.
- #N10: Built handrails, continued underlayment at hallway to bedrooms, applied silicone in living room, bathroom, and bedrooms, finished priming (100%).
- #N37: Skirted north wall (95%), begin insulation.
- #N57: Leveled house and raised back approximately 1.5'.
- Airport: Removed large snow drifts and stacked beams on runway, apron, and access road.
- Total of 13 team members on site.
2/13/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N10: Prepped all walls and ceiling for primer; installed underlayment in living room (100%) and kitchen (100%); primed four bedrooms 9100%).
- #N37: Insulated underneath floor (west); framed and skirted half of the north wall.
- #N57: Perform general cleaning.
- Airport: Removed large snow drifts and stacked beams on runway, apron, and access to road.
- Total of 10 team members on site.
2/12/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Perform interior general cleaning of the unit.
- #N10: Improve air sealing and structural integrity of interior components.
- #N28: Insulate the underside of the floor (100% complete) and install sheathing (80% complete).
- #N57: Set the remaining foundation pads.
- Total of 11 team members are currently on-site.
2/11/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N01: Constructed furniture; installed countertop; cut and reinstalled copper tubing for Toyo stove.
- #N10: Completed interior sheathing to 100%.
- #N57: Fabricated two beams; lifted and leveled structure; built and set permanent pads.
- Total of 14 team members currently on-site.
2/10/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N01: Complete fabrication of remaining furniture set.
- #N10: Continue air sealing vapor barrier, cut shims around windows, and proceeded with all sheathing (currently 60%).
- #N28: Level and set pads, install temporary deck, cut spray foam for floor joists, and install temporary skirting.
- Total of nine team members on-site.
2/05/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by Hog River Construction.
- #N04: Installed skirting and dried the home throughout the day. Sheeted the kitchen wall partition and started building a bas cabinet. Installed exterior door with hardware.
- #N10: Install insulation (100% complete); started sheeting (80% complete). Installed exterior door with hardware.
- #N57: Lifted the home and exposed the beans beneath the structure.
- Total of 13 team members are currently on-site.
2/03/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N04: Finished placing permanent pads into position underneath the house beams; 100% complete.
- #N10: Finished moving the house back to its original location; 100% complete. Lifted the house with airbags and removed rollers; 100% complete. Started placing permanent pads into position underneath the house; 80% complete.
- Total of 10 team members are currently on-site.
2/02/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N03: Interior trim completed.
#N04: House lifted to desired heigh (100%); permanent pad placement in progress (50% complete).
#N10: House set on rollers and relocation to original foundation underway (80% complete).
Total of 10 team members are currently on-site.
1/31/26
Facilities Daily Report
- Work is performed by Hog River Construction.
#N04: Preparing the house for lifting.
#N10: Preparing the house for lifting.
#N55: Cut treated timbers for pads. Fastened and positioned pads using timber locks.
#N56: Cut treated timbers for pads. Fastened and positioned pads using timber locks.
Total of 10 team members currently on-site.
1/19/26
Facilities Daily Report
#N03: Completed installation of base trim; finished cutting corner trim. Cleared arctic entryway and relocated building materials and furniture.
#N32: Moved tools and equipment to location. Removed insulation and secured utility poles.
#N35: Finished sheathing underneath the floor and completed cleanup.
#N37: Cut structural components for dunnage and lifted home to appropriate height to begin removing insulation and subflooring.
Total of six team members are currently on-site including one local hire.
1/18/26
Facilities Daily Report
#N32: Moved heating equipment to location. Installed temporary skirting and set up heating system to begin drying process.
#N35: Completed removal of old floor insulation. Installed new floor insulation. Began installing plywood underneath; approximately 70% complete.
#N37: Cleared snow and shoveled around structure for access. Set up blocking and air bags and lifted structure by 4 inches.
Total of seven team members are currently on-site including one local hire.
1/17/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N29: Constructed and install a beam using 4"x4" lumber. Chipped ice to prepare foundation pad locations. Built and set three foundation pads.
- #N35: Gathered tools and positioned frost fighter to initiate drying process. Began chipping and removing batt insulation from underneath structure.
- #N57: Initiated house lifting; raised one side approximately four inches.
- Total of eight team members are currently on-site including two local hires.
1/16/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N02: Installed an interior bedroom door; verified secure fastening of wall plywood; constructed a pedestal for the wood stove.
- #N03: Transported approximately 32 gallons of diesel fuel to the designated location.
- #N19: Installed five sheets of 3/8" plywood skirting to complete enclosure work.
- #N30: Organized blocking and tools for foundation preparation; positioned two foundation pads beneath the porch for structural support.
- Total of seven team members are currently on-site including one local hire.
1/14/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N01: Install range and refrigerator; clear snow from porch; transport wall base cabinets.
- #N02: Apply floor patch to prepare surface install vinyl plank flooring.
- #N03: Organize tools and deliver trim to designated location install interior and exterior corner trim.
- #N32: Excavate and remove snow around stored lumber (4"x12", 6"x10", 2"x4", and 4"x4"); reposition and stack lumber securely; deliver fuel for air heater; remove rigid foam board and plywood.
- Total of nine team members are currently on-site including three local hires.
1/12/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N01: Replace section of damaged flooring; install exterior porch door.
- #N02: Reframe exterior door opening to enlarge; hang exterior door.
- #N32: Position pressure-treated lumber beneath structure and perform additional lift.
- Camp: Insulate bathroom drain lines with vapor barrier and batt insulation; remove broken kitchen drain; patch multiple sections of drainpipe.
- Total of nine team members are currently on-site including 3 local hires.
1/8/26
Facilities Daily Report
- #N01: Installed new interior trim around floor, corners, and ceiling (approximately 80% complete).
- #N02: Finished painting interior. Started installing vinyl plank flooring (one row completed).
- #N03: Installed new vinyl plank flooring (approximately 60% complete).
- #N27: Installed new interior finish plywood.
- Total of 11 team members are currently on-site including two local hires.
1/6/26
Facilities Daily Report
- House #N01: Began installation of vinyl plank flooring
- House #N03: Completed interior painting; initiated vinyl plank flooring installation
- House #N32: Gathered cribbing and prepared for house lifting; work paused due to storm.
- Runway Maintenance: Continued maintaining access road and runway for accessibility.
- Total of 10 team members are currently on-site including one local hire.
1/5/26
Facilities Daily Report
- House #N03: Painting continues on ceilings and walls; approximately 50% complete. Porch has been lifted to its final height.
- House #N27: Installing blocking in the ceiling to support plywood nailers. Installing insulation on walls and ceiling. Beginning installation of plywood on the ceiling; about 50% complete.
- General Updates: Power outage occurred at 2:00 PM due to generator failure.
- A Toyo monitor is being powered with a portable generator. Frost fighter heater is operating to maintain heat in the camp.
- Total of 12 team members are currently on-site.