North Slope Borough Issues Emergency Fuel Notice for Anaktuvuk Pass

On January 7, the North Slope Borough’s news office issued a public service announcement titled "NSB Press Release – Anaktuvuk Pass Fuel Shortage" to notify residents and partners about an emergency fuel-supply situation in Anaktuvuk Pass. The page heading on the borough site referenced a press-release file labeled AKP Emergency Fuel Shortage 010726 vF and identified the release as coming from the borough news and press office.

The borough’s news listing included contact information for North Slope Borough and links to its news feed. However, the full text of the press release was not retrievable from the borough’s website due to a server error at the time the notice was captured, leaving operational details of the emergency advisory unavailable on the public page.

The announcement underscores the potential for immediate and serious local impacts. Anaktuvuk Pass is a remote village in the North Slope where delivered fuel is critical for home heating, building generators, vehicle operation and community services during winter months. A disruption in fuel supply can affect household heating, power for essential facilities and the community’s ability to maintain transportation and subsistence activities, raising risks to health and safety, especially in subzero conditions.

The borough’s use of a public service announcement indicates coordination with residents and partner agencies, and the notice directed recipients to follow official borough channels for updates. Residents should check the North Slope Borough’s official news page and contact local village leadership for the complete advisory and any operational instructions on conservation measures, resupply plans or emergency assistance.

Local leaders and service providers typically serve as the first point of contact for distribution updates and immediate needs; residents experiencing urgent heating or medical emergencies should contact local emergency services without delay. The borough’s news feed is the authoritative source for official statements, but if the website remains unavailable, village offices and local leadership remain critical channels for real-time information and community coordination.

The timing of the January 7 notice makes prompt follow-up important. Residents and partners in Anaktuvuk Pass and neighboring communities should monitor borough channels and village communications for updates on fuel delivery schedules, assistance programs and recommended safety precautions until the borough posts the full advisory.