Cityofklawock.com
Title
City of Klawock
Contact
- Alaska Power and Telephone
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- Anchorage AK
- United States 99503
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- 907-563-2199
Description
About the City
Local Government: The City of Klawock has a mayor/council form of government. It runs and operates the following utilities: water, wastewater, refuse collection, trailer court, landfill, boat harbor, liquor store, and a new boat ramp. There is a five and one half percent sales tax in Klawock, which 1/2 percent goes directly to education. There is no property tax in the City. Klawock is not part of an organized borough.
Emergency Services: The City of Klawock has two full time officers and the State Troopers have an office in the community. The Klawock Volunteer Fire Department has 27 members, 2 trucks, and a rescue van. The EMS squad is made up of 6-8 trained volunteers, has 2 ambulances, and makes an average of 1 run per day. The Klawock Search and Rescue is made up of 57 members, 2 rescue vans, and serves all of Prince of Wales Island, both in water and land rescues.
Transportation: Klawock has an airport as well as a float plane dock. The airport runway is 5000 feet long and is paved. The Hollis Ferry Terminal is located 24 miles from Klawock. There are several flights each day and daily departures from the Hollis Ferry Terminal.
