Kipnuk: DOT&PF Emergency Repair Work
Kipnuk: 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.
Contractors:
- Brice
- Delta Backhaul
- GHEMM
Points of Contact
Construction Manager Gary Douglas 907.854.5675 | Construction Manager Hudson Horwath 907.545.7714 | Emergency Response Manager Amber Shumpert 907.322.0603 |
Kipnuk Operations Summary
3/03/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen worked on removing and clearing old powerline. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on equipment issues while keeping things running in the cold. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers. Night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 1,067/Linear feet of boardwalk: 1,201.
- GHEMM: Skid steer for snow removal has broken down. ESI mechanic is onsite for equipment repairs. Parts have been ordered from Anchorage. Repaired/replaced stairs, decks, and siding on AVCP #33 and #39. Removed snow and ice at Lower Midtown #5 and began ramp reinstallation and salvaged ramp for parts. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #43 and #63.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and installed 10 helical piles. Total helical piles to date: 20.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #33 and #39: Repaired and replaced exterior stairs, decks, and siding.
- AVCP #43 and #63: Performed mechanical heating and electrical system repairs.
- Lower Midtown #5: Began ramp reinstallation.
- A total of 19 GHEMM team members onsite including six local hires.
Work by Hog River Construction:
- Continued mobilization operations in Kipnuk and onboarded new employees.
- Continued repairs on rental property.
- #KPN3: Prepared structure for lift operations.
- Continue work on tool shop setup and crib cutting.
- Total of 19 team members onsite.
3/02/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen organizing and building material room in power house. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on equipment issues while keeping things running in the cold. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers. Night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 1,000/Linear feet of boardwalk: 1,201.
- GHEMM: Skid steer for snow removal has broken down. ESI mechanic is onsite for equipment repairs. Parts have been ordered from Anchorage. Due to weather conditions yesterday, work on LKSD main school building for 2" foam repairs. Chipped frozen tundra, removed snow and installed new 2" foam board on Upper Midtown #12. Repaired/replaced stairs, decks, and siding on AVCP #33 and #39. Assisted Hog River with repairing electrical service and repaired Upper Midtown #85 for warm equipment storage. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs for AVCP #59, #43, and #63.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and removed debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- LKSD: Worked on ground foam repair under the LKSD main school building.
- Upper Midtown #12: Installation of new foam board.
- AVCP #33 and #39: Repaired and replaced stairs, decks, and siding.
- AVCP #59, #43, and #63: Mechanical heating and electrical reapris.
- Upper Midtown 385: Assisted Hog River with electrical service repairs.
- Total of 19 GHEMM team members onsite including six local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
- Continued mobilization operations in Kipnuk and onboarded new employees.
- Continued repairs on rental property.
- #KPN2: Prepared for house lift operations.
- Tool shop setup and crib cutting.
- Total of 17 team members onsite.
3/01/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen installing a transformer for Hog River's shop. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on equipment issues while keeping things running in the cold. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers. The night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 954/Linear feet of boardwalk: 1,100.
- GHEMM: Worked on ground foam repairs under the KKSD Main school building. Cipped frozen tundra flat, removed snow and installed new 2" foam board for Upper Midtown. Assisted Hog River with repairing electrical service. Repaired Upper Midtown #85 for warm equipment storage. Repaired/replaced stairs, decks and siding on AVCP #33, weather permitting. Worked on mechanical heating and repairs electrical on AVCP #63.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and removed debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- KKSD - Main School Building: Performed ground foam repair under the building.
- Upper Midtown #12: Completed snow removal, chipped frozen tundra, and installed new foam board.
- AVCP #33: Repaired and replaced stairs, decks, and siding.
- AVCP #63: Conducted mechanical heating and electrical system repairs.
- Assisted Hog River with repairing electrical service.
- A total of 19 GHEMM team members onsite including six local hires.
Work by Hog River Construction:
- Continued mobilization operations in Kipnuk and onboarded new employees.
- Continued plumbing repairs on rental property.
- #KPN9: Continued house lifting operations.
- #KPNA: Elevated structure off the skid.
- Total of 17 team members onsite.
2/28/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen clearing forced main board road. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and village excavator. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers and the night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 941/Linear feet of boardwalk: 1,001.
- GHEMM: Cleared out snow by hand to access AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #44, #43, and #33. Began repairs/replacement of stairs, deck, and arctic entry on AVCP #39. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs for AVCP #63, #44, #33, and #43.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and removed debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #44, #43, and #33: Repaired and replaced stairs, decks, and siding.
- AVCP #39: Began repairs and replacement of stairs, deck, and arctic entry.
- AVCP #63, #44, #33, and #43: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repair work.
- Assisted with repairing electrical service for warm storage.
- A total of 19 GHEMM team members onsite including six local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
- Continued mobilizing operations in Kipnuk and onboarded new employees.
- Continued plumbing repairs on rental property.
- #KPN9: Continued house lifting operations.
- #KPNA: Elevated structure off the skid.
- Total of seven UICC team members onsite.
2/27/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen clearing forced main board road. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and village excavator. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers and the night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 885/Linear feet of boardwalk: 1,001.
- GHEMM: Cleared out snow by hand to access AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #44 and #43. Prepped for repairs/replacement of stairs and deck on AVCP #33. Installed glazing in widows Post Office Lower Midtown #5. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63, #33, North Town #3 and #43.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and removed debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #44 and #43: Performed repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #33: Prepared for repair and replacement of stairs and deck.
- Post Office Lower Midtown #5: Installed glazing in windows.
- AVCP #63, #33, North Town #3 and #43: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repair work.
- Total of 17 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
- Continued mobilization operations in Kipnuk and onboarded new employees.
- Continued plumbing repairs on rental property.
- #KPN9: Completed house lifting operations.
- #KPNA: Elevated structure off the skid.
- Total of 18 team members onsite.
2/26/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen clearing forced main board road. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and village excavator. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers and the night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 851/Linear feet of boardwalk: 1,001.
- GHEMM: Skid steer used for snow removal is currently broken down. Cleared out snow by band to access AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #44 and #43. Prepped for repairs and snow/debris removal at AVCP #36 and #37. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #59, #44, Lower Mid-town #31, and #43.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and removed debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #36 and #37: Prepped for repairs and removed snow/debris.
- AVCP #43, #44, and #55: Repaired and replaced stairs and decks.
- AVCP #43, #44, #59, and Lower Mid-town #31: Worked on heating mechanical and repaired electrical.
- Remaining AVCP units: Working on electrical grounding and bonding.
- Total of 16 GHEMM team members onsite including three local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
Mobilized operations in Kipnuk and began onboarding new employees.
Continued plumbing repairs on rental property.
#KPN3, #KPN4, and #KPN9: Continued house lifting operations.
Total of 16 team members on-site.
2/25/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician worked on service drops. Linemen clearing forced main board road. Plumber worked on armory heating system. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and village dozer. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers and the night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 807/Linear feet of boardwalk: 812.
- GHEMM: Shoveled snow with skid steer and by hand to clear out for AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #55, #58, and #44. Prepped for repairs and snow/debris removal at AVCP #43, #42, #41, and #39. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #35, #68, #59, #44, and #63. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #55, #58, #44: Repaired/replaced stairs and decks.
- AVCP #43, #42, #41, and #39: Prepped for repairs and removed snow/debris.
- AVCP #35, #68, #59, #44, and #63: Worked on mechanical heating and repaired electrical.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs in mechanical room.
- A total of 15 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
Work Performed by Hog River Construction:
- Mobilized operations in Kipnuk and began onboarding new employees.
- Continued plumbing repairs on rental property.
- #KPN4: Lifted house.
- Total of 16 team members onsite.
2/24/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician repaired service on house #46, #43, #6, and #24 shed. Linemen fixed three streetlights. Plumber worked on temporary fuel pumps at village tank farm. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and village dozer. STG worked on board road construction. Night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers. Night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/service equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 752/Linear feet of boardwalk: 716.
- GHEMM: Shoveled snow by hand and with skid steer to clear out AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #55, #57, #58, and began on #44. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #59, #55, #35, #44, and began on #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow and removed debris in preparation for board road repairs.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #44: Repaired and replaced stair sand decks on AVCP #55, #57, #58, and began work on #44.
- AVCP #35: Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on #59, #55, #35, #44, and began work on #63 and #68: worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- A total of 14 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
- Mobilized operations in Kipnuk and began onboarding new employees.
- Continued plumbing repairs on rental property.
- Prepared equipment and tools for upcoming work.
- Total of 16 team members onsite.
2/23/26
- Brice: Maintained runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician repaired service on house #46, #43, #6, and #24 shed. Linemen fixed three streetlights and two services laying on roofs. Added gye wire on corner pole between school and airport. Plumber worked on temporary fuel pumps at village tank farm and pipe in an overflow line in wash cars. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and village dozer. STG worked on board road construction, night shift drove helicals and installed boardwalk sleepers. Night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fueled/serviced equipment.
- Helical Piles to date: 682/Linear feet of boardwalk: 716.
- GHEMM: Shoveled snow by hand and with skid steer to clear out AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #59, #57, and #58. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #54, #60, #59, #55 and #53. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Removed snow and debris. Additional crew arriving in preparation for shift to helical piles and boardwalk.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #53 and #59: Continued repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #55, #57, and #58: Began repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #53, #54, #59, #55, and #60: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs in the mechanical room.
- A total of 14 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
- Mobilized operations in Kipnuk and began onboarding new employees.
- Continue plumbing repairs on rental property.
- Prepared equipment and tools for upcoming work.
- Total of 16 team members are currently onsite.
2/22/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Electrician completed service on house #37 and #83 and repaired splice for water reservoir pump. Linemen assisted with snow removal for RWTL boardwalk section. Plumber installed fuel meters and pumps at village tank farm. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs. STG worked on board road construction - moved a lot of snow and ice to clear next section, night shift driving helicals and installing boardwalk sleepers. Night mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fuel/service equipment.
- Helical Piles to Date: 651/Linear feet of boardwalk: 716.
- GHEMM: Shoveled snow by hand to clear our AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Fueled tank stand on AVCP #18. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #56, #59, and #54. Began repairs/replacement on stairs and decks for AVCP #53 and #55. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #18, #50, and AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Removed snow and debris. Additional crew arriving in preparation for shift to helical piles and boardwalk.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #18: Fuel tank stand.
- AVCP #54, #56, #59, #53, and #55: Repaired and replaced stairs and decks.
- AVCP #18 and #50: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repairs in the mechanical room.
- A total of 16 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
Work performed by Hog River Construction:
- Mobilized operations in Kipnuk and began onboarding new employees.
- Performed plumbing repairs on rental property.
- Prepared equipment and tools for upcoming work.
- Total of 12 team members onsite.
2/21/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Linemen on line patrol. Electrician completed service on house #4 and #14 and repaired splice for water reservoir pump. Linemen assisted with snow removal for RWTL boardwalk section. Changed heating circulating pump in tribal hall and installed fuel meters and pumps at village tank farm. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and setup Jet A transfer pump. STG worked on board road construction - moved snow and ice to clear next section, night shift drove helical piles and installed boardwalk sleepers. Night shift mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fuel/service equipment.
- Helical Piles to Date: 617/Linear feet of boardwalk: 678.
- GHEMM: Received skid steer for snow removal. Shoveled snow to clear AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #18. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #61 and #60 and began #56. Stocked heating repairs on AVCP #18, #58, #55, and North Town #5. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Removed snow and debris. Additional crew arrived in preparation for shift to helical piles and boardwalk.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #18: Performed repair and replacement of stairs and decks. Conducted mechanical heating system maintenance.
- AVCP #55, #56, #58, #60 and #61: Performed repairs and replacement of stairs and decks. Conducted mechanical heating system maintenance.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Conducted mechanical heating and electrical system maintenance in the mechanical room.
- North Twon #5: Conducted mechanical heating system maintenance.
- Post Office Lower Mid-Town #5: Stock glazing materials and prepare for replacement.
- A total of 16 GHEMM team members are currently onsite including four local hires.
2/20/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Linemen on line patrol. Electrician completed service on house #9 and #13 and worked on circulating pump in tribal hall. Linemen assisted with snow removal for RWTL boardwalk section. Plumber built transfer pump system for filling school raw water tank with hauled water. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs and setup Jet A transfer pump. STG worked on board road construction - moved a lot of snow and ice to clear next section, night shift driving helicals and installing boardwalk sleepers, and night mechanic worked on equipment repairs and fuel/service equipment.
- Helical Piles to Dat: 585/Linear feet of boardwalk: 678.
- GHEMM: Shoveled snow by hand to clear our AVCP stairs and decks on AVCP #18. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #61 and #60. Worked on mechanical heating repairs AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Removed snow and debris. Additional crew arrived in preparation for shift to helical piles and boardwalk.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #18: Performed repair and replacement of stairs and decks. Conducted mechanical heating system maintenance.
- AVCP #61 and #60: Worked on repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #58 and #56: Conducted mechanical heating system maintenance.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Performed mechanical heating and electrical system maintenance in the mechanical room.
- A total of 13 GHEMM team members are onsite including four local hires.
2/19/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Linemen on line patrol. Electrician completed service on houses #20 and #112. Linemen assisted with boardwalk demo and snow removal. Plumber monitored WTP and heat circulating system in tribal hall. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs. STG worked on board road construction, RWTL line - demoed old boardwalk, moved RWTL line, cleared snow (up to 6' in places), drove helicals, powerplant line, continued sleepers and decking, and removing snow and ice for access.
- Helical Piles to Date: 534/linear feet of boardwalk: 618.
- GHEMM: Shovel snow by hand to clear our AVCP stairs and decks for repair/replace. Assist local resident move out of AVCP #18. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #61 and #60. Work on mechanical heating repairs on AVCP #18, #14, and #16. Work on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #18: Provided assistance with resident relocation. Performed repair and replacement of stairs and decks. Conducted mechanical heating and electrical systems repairs.
- AVCP #61 and #60: Performed repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #58 and North Town #5: Conducted mechanical heating system repairs.
- AVCP #14 and #16: Performed electrical system repairs.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Worked on mechanical heating and electrical system repairs in the mechanical room.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members are onsite including four local hires.
2/18/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Linemen on line patrol. Electrician completed service on house #70, assessed remaining houses in Burtvill, and repaired power supply line on RWTL. Linemen worked on resecuring teaching housing service drop and organizing tools/parts. Plumber monitored WTP, water cars, and circulating heat pump replacement in tribal hall. Mechanics worked on ATV maintenance/repairs. STG worked on board road until blizzard made unsafe conditions, pivoted to snow removal during storm.
- Helical Piles to Date: 511/Linear Feet of Boardwalk: 618.
- GHEMM: Shovel snow by hand to clear our AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repair/replace stairs and decks on AVCP #61 and #60. Begin repairs/replacement on stairs and decks for AVCP #59, #18, and #58. Also relocate fuel tank stand on AVCP #58. Working on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #61 and #60: Repairs and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #5, #18 and #58: Began repairs and replacement of stairs and decks; relocated fuel tank stand on AVCP #58.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Mechanical heating and electrical system repairs in the mechanical room.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
2/17/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Linemen on line patrol. Electrician verified 120v power to village tank farm, worked on house service drops. Linemen worked on resecuring teaching housing service drop and organizing tools/parts. Plumber monitored WTP. STG worked on board road until noon until blizzard made unsafe conditions, pivoted to snow removal during storm.
- Helical Piles to Date: 488/Linear Feet of Boardwalk: 505.
- GHEMM: Shovel snow by hand to clear our AVCP stairs and decks for repair/replacement. Repair/replace stairs and decks on AVCP #62 and #61. Begin repairs/replacement on stairs and decks for AVCP #60, #59, and #58. Working on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 Triplex and #58.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #61 and #60: Continue repairs and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #59 and #58: Begin repairs and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #63 Triplex and #58: Performed mechanical heating and electrical system repairs.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members are onsite including four local hires.
2/16/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Linemen on line patrol. Electrician worked on RWTL line issues and village fuel sales setup. Plumber worked on RWTL line issues and village fuel sales setup. STG removed snow and continued board road construction. Brice night shift installed helical piles.
- Helical Piles to date: 482/linear feet of boardwalk: 505.
- GHEMM: Shovel snow by hand to clear our AVCP stairs and decks for repairs/replacement. Repaired/replaced stairs and decks on AVCP #62, and #61. Began repairs/replacement on stairs and decks for AVCP #60, #59 and #58. Worked on mechanical heating and electrical repairs for AVCP #63 Triplex and #58.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow, removed debris, and performed equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #60, #59, and #58: Begin repair or replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #62 and #61: Repair or replace stairs and decks.
- AVCP #63 Triplex and #58: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- General: Clearing snow from AVCP stairs and decks to prepare for repair and replacement.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members onsite including four local hires.
2/15/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Linemen on line patrol. Electrician worked on RWTL line issues and village fuel sales setup. Plumber worked on RWTL line issues and village fuel sales setup. STG removed snow and continued board road construction. Brice night shift installed helical piles.
- Helical Piles to date: 447/linear feet of boardwalk: 505.
- GHEMM: Repair/replace stairs and decks on AVCP #62 and #61. Clearing snow to begin repairs/replacement on stairs and decks for AVCP #60 and #59. Working on mechanical heating and electrical repairs for AVCP #63 Triplex.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #61 and #62: Perform repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #59 and #60: Clear snow to initiate repair and replacement of stairs and decks.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Conducted mechanical heating and electrical system repairs.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members are currently onsite including three local hires.
2/14/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Linemen on line patrol. Electrician worked on heat trace to wash cars, powerhouse fore alarm issues, and cleared snow. Plumber worked on Brice Inc wash cars. STG removed snow and continued board road construction until weather shut down. Brice Inc night shift performed equipment maintenance, bladed runway, and cleaned walkways.
- Helical Piles to date: 424/ linear feet of boardwalk: 505.
- GHEMM: Snow removal by hand as required to access work. Repair/replace stairs on AVCP #68, #69, and #70. Clear snow and began repairs/replacement on stairs for AVCP #62 and #61. Work on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #68 and #63 Triplex.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #61 and #62: Clear snow and begin repair or replacement of stairs.
- AVCP #68, #69, and #70: Repair or replace stairs.
- AVCP #68 and #63: Perform mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members are currently on site including three local hires.
2/13/26
- Brice: Maintained runway - bladed runway after blow. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB, WTP fuel system not functioning properly (parts inbound). Brice services linemen on line patrol, electrician working on equipment electrical issues, and plumber worked on WTP fuel issues and got Brice Inc wash cars operational. STG Inc removed snow and continued boardwalk construction. Night shift continued driving helical piles. Local crew hauled water.
- GHEMM: Snow removal by hand as required to access work. Worked on rigid insulation under LKSD main school building due to blizzard conditions and unsafe to work at the AVCP area. Repair/replace stairs on AVCP #68, #69, and #70. Work on mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP houses and AVCP #63 Triplex.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow and equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP Area: Work on hold due to inclement weather.
- LKSD Main School Building: Worked on rigid insulation.
- AVCP #68, #69, and #70: Repaired or replaced stairs.
- AVCP #63 Triplex: Performed mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP houses.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members are onsite including five local hires.
2/12/26
- Brice: Maintained Runway. Monitored critical infrastructure. Generator running EEB. Linemen on line patrol. Electricians assisted local powerhouse operator and finished heat trace installation for water treatment plant fuel lines. Plumber added hand operated pump to fuel piping system in water treatment plant. STG/Brice Inc removed snow and continued boardwalk construction. Night shift continued driving helical piles. Shut down early due to high winds.
- GHEMM: Floor repairs on AVCP #69 and #70; removal of damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Repair/replace stairs on AVCP #68 and begin AVCP #69 and #70. Today worked on rigid insulation under LKSD main school building if blizzard conditions become unsafe to work at the AVCP area. Mechanical heating repairs on AVCP #60.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow and equipment maintenance.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #60: Perform mechanical heating system repairs.
- AVCP #68: Repair and replace stairs.
- AVCP #69 & #70: Repair floors by removing damaged OSB and insulation, installing new insulation, applying Tyvek, and covering with plywood. Begin stair repair and replacement.
- LKSD Main School Building: Install rigid insulation beneath the building foundation.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members currently on-site including five local hires.
2/11/26
- Brice: Maintained Runway. Monitored critical infrastructure. Generator running EEB. Linemen on standby during storm for issues. Electrician ran heat trace on water treatment plant fuel lines. STG/Brice Inc maintained access. Night shift maintained access and started snow removal.
- GHEMM: Floor repairs on AVCP #69 and #70; removal of damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Repair/replace stairs on AVCP #68.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow and stockpiling debris.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #68: Repairing and replacing stairs.
- AVCP #69 and #70: Performing floor repairs; removing damaged OSB and insulation; installing new insulation, Tyvek, and plywood cover.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members are currently onsite including five local hires.
2/10/26
- Brice: Maintained Runway. Monitored critical infrastructure. Generator running EEB. Linemen energized the new service drop for freezer shed and inspected service drop meter panel at teacher house, also did line patrol. Electrician repaired heater in village council building. STG/Brice Inc worked on new boardwalk buildout. Number of piles installed to date: 374. Linear feet of boardwalk complete: 439.
- GHEMM: Floor repairs on AVCP #68, #69, and #70: removal of damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Repair/replace stairs on AVCP #68.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow and stockpiling debris.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP 68: Repair floors, including removal of damaged OSB and insulation; install new insulation, Tyvek, and plywood cover. Repair or replace stairs.
- AVCP 69 & 70: Repair floors, including removal of damaged OSB and insulation; install new insulation, Tyvek, and plywood cover.
2/08/26
- Brice: Maintained Runway. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Mechanic worked on equipment maintenance and village D5. Linemen did line patrol and worked on service drops. Electrician worked on powerplant VFD and service drops. STG/Brice Inc worked on new boardwalk buildout. Number of piles installed to date: 343. Linear feet of boardwalk complete: 349.
- GHEMM: Foundation repairs on AVCP #57; installed new 1/2" plywood cover. Foundation repairs on AVCP #68, #69, and #70; removal of damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Lower Upper Midtown #31 back onto I-beam skids, ready for Kipnuk locals to relocate house. Once relocated, GHEMM will life the house off the skid and set on temporary cribbing, so the skid can be removed. Fuel Tank repair/install on AVCP #60, #59, #58, and #55. Mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #59, #60, #68, #69, and #63 mech room.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow and stockpiling debris.
2/07/26
- Brice: Maintained Runway - morning flights cancelled due to rain. Monitored critical infrastructure - generator running EEB. Mechanic worked on equipment maintenance. Linemen did line patrol. STG/Brice Inc worked on new boardwalk buildout. Number of piles installed to date: 286. Linear feet of boardwalk complete: 349.
- GHEMM: Foundation repairs on AVCP #57 and begin #68; removal of damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Lower Upper Midtown #31 back onto cribbing due to icing conditions. Kipnuk locals will readjust I-beam skids. Work on AVCP fuel tank stands. Mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #69, #60, #59, #58, #55, and #63 mech room.
- Delta Backhaul: Clearing snow and stockpiling debris.
2/05/26
- Brice: Continued monitor/maintenance of critical infrastructure. Air cargo support. Brice services linemen working on connecting secondary lines and removing armory service connections. Installing helical piling, and now double shifting day and night.
- GHEMM: Floor repairs and stairs on AVCP #55 and #57, remove damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Digging/thawing out tanks from tundra in pole town.
Facilities Daily Report
- Work performed by GHEMM Company, LLC.
- AVCP #55 and #57: Continue foundation repairs. Remove damaged insulation and install new insulation, Tyvek, and plywood cover.
- AVCP #63: Perform mechanical, heating, and electrical repairs.
- AVCP #53 and #54: Replace fuel lines.
- A total of 11 GHEMM team members on-site including three local hires.
2/03/26
Facilities Daily Report
- AVCP #55 and #57: Continue foundation repairs. Remove damaged insulation and install new insulation, Tyvek, and plywood cover.
- AVCP #63: Install septic tanks. Perform mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- AVCP #53 and #54: Replace fuel lines.
- AVCP #58-#62: Complete electrical repairs.
- Lower Midtown #5: Repair stairs, landing, and handrail.
- North Town #6: Remove snow and relocate entry ramp. Perform mechanical heating and electrical repairs/
- North Town #5 and AVCP #63: Mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- A total of 10 GHEMM team members are currently on-site including three local hires.
2/02/26
- Brice: Continued monitor/maintenance of critical infrastructure. Air cargo support. Brice services Linemen working on line maintenance, and desalination start up. Installing helical piling.
- GHEMM: Floor repairs and stairs on AVCP #53, remove damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Toyo heater repair, and foundation repairs at North Town #5, and North Town #6. Mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Cleared snow for fuel tanks for homes 59 & 60. Assisted GHEMM with setting septic tank at AVCP tri-plex.
Facilities Daily Report
- AVCP #53: Floor repairs; installation of new insulation, weather barrier, and plywood cover.
- AVCP #55: Foundation repairs; removal of damaged sheathing and insulation, installation of new insulation, weather barrier, and plywood cover.
- AVCP #63: Mechanical heating and electrical repairs; installation of septic tank.
- North Town #5: Foundation repairs, releveling, and replacement of stairs and handrails.
- Lower Midtown #5: Repair of stairs, landing, and handrails.
- North Town #6: Mechanical heating and electrical repairs.
- A total of nine GHEMM team members are currently onsite including three local hires.
2/01/26
- Brice: Continued monitor/maintenance of critical infrastructure. Air cargo support. Brice services Linemen coordinated with GHEMM electrician to turn on power to 6 houses in Poletown. Brice services electricians worked on grounding in Poletown, installing service drops, and desalination start up. Installing helical piles.
- GHEMM: Floor repairs and stairs AVCP #53, remove damaged OSB and insulation, new insulation, Tyvek and 1/2" plywood cover. Mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63. Toyo heater repair, and foundation repairs at North Town #5, and Lower Mid Town #5. Mechanical heating and electrical repairs on AVCP #63 mechanical room.
- Delta Backhaul: Digging out and placing septic/water tanks at AVCP triplex.
Facilities Daily Report
- AVCP #53: Perform floor repairs; install insulation, weather barrier, and plywood covering.
- AVCP #55: Stock materials; begin removal of damaged sheathing.
- AVCP #57: Stock materials.
- AVCP #63: Complete mechanical heating and electrical repairs in the mechanical room.
- North Town #5: Conduct foundation repairs, relevel structure, and replace stairs.
- North Town #6: Install and plumb fuel tank.
- A total of nine GHEMM team members are currently onsite including three local hires.
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