Toilet paper shelves in Howsers are emptied as shoppers panic-buy due to the virus.
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill issued a declaration of emergency Tuesday as the state and nation adapt to a torrent of recommendations, mandates and information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The declaration, outlined in code, qualifies the borough to receive financial assistance from the federal government, borough manager Debra Schnabel said.
Schnabel has been meeting twice daily with public…
