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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · 3d

We'll be tabling at the @anchoragemutualaid.bsky.social November free store at @akpirg.bsky.social on Sunday! Come say hi and get masks and other free stuff! #Alaska #MaskUp #Anchorage

Colorful poster for the Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage November Free Store on Sunday, November 2nd from 1-4pm at AKPIRG Building 2522 Arctic Blvd. Clothing swap, bike repair, tech support, household goods. Two QR codes to RSVP for attending or bringing stuff. To learn more about MANA, visit our website https://wearemana.org/. Click on the “Give Aid/Get Aid” button and fill out the form to join our network!

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Fairbanks Mutual Aid @fairbanksmutualaid.bsky.social · 19d

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📣 MUTUAL AID NEEDED 🚨
Typhoon Halong flooded homes across the Y-K Delta in Western Alaska.

❤ PLEASE DONATE ❤ Support this community fundraising effort and DONATE with the Alaska Community Foundation > alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

#AlaskaSky #MutualAid

Western Alaska Disaster Relief. Ways you can help: online fundraiser - donate to support (QR code links to the link in the post). Purchase items - Amazon wishlist (QR code link will be in a reply to this post). Donation drive at AFN convention.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Sep 7

That’s great news! Do you know which one you got? Did they give you options? Did you have to prove that you were eligibile? Feel free to dm us if you’d like to.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hey Alaska, what has your experience been like with trying to get a new COVID vaccine so far? #Alaska #AlaskaSky

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Aug 4

🦠An estimated 1 in 33 people are actively infectious with #COVID in #Alaska as the summer surge is ongoing.

How many people do you interact with on a daily basis? How many could be sick?

Protect yourself with masks & COVID tests - you can get them for free via the link in our bio.
#AlaskaSky

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · Jul 27

Ask Congress to Ensure Universal Access to COVID Vaccines by July 28th. Demand for universal access to vaccines and hold RFK Jr accountable with a public hearing. Send a personalized letter using the campaign and amplify your voice to your federal representatives.

Ask Congress to Ensure Universal Access to COVID Vaccines and Hold RFK Jr. Accountable

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting this past week. This meeting had several presentations and discussions around...

actionnetwork.org

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Jul 27

We had a great time at Anchorage’s Disability Pride Celebration today! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to speak with us 😊 If you weren’t able to make it, you can always request free masks and COVID tests via the link in our bio! Happy #Disability Pride, #Alaska! 🖤❤️💛🤍💙💚🖤 #MaskUp

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thanks for helping us keep our communities safe! If you’d like to help us send high quality respirators and COVID-19 tests across Alaska, you can donate here: ko-fi.com/alaskamaskbloc

#Alaska #MutualAid #Covid #LongCovid

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Jul 24

We love our supporters! If you’ve donated masks or funds, here’s what your donations support. We look for the best deals on masks and tests, but shipping and other expenses still add up. Your support helps us put more masks and tests in the hands of people who need them. #AlaskaSky #MaskBloc

Receipt for three 100 packs of masks for free, plus $75 for shipping. We buy masks when they are on sale from trusted retailers, but we often still pay shipping.

We purchase and give away free masks and COVID-19 tests, including shipping them across Alaska. Receipt for three 100 packs of masks all for free from Be Healthy, plus $70 for shipping.

Buying COVID-19 tests is often expensive. We give these away for free, too! Receipt for Altruan antigen quick tests for $181.60 plus $40.02 for shipping.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Jul 20

We’ll be tabling at Anchorage’s Disability Pride Celebration next Saturday, July 26! Come join us for a fun afternoon celebrating our disabled community members, and grab some free masks and COVID tests at our table! #WeKeepUsSafe #AlaskaSky #Alaska

Come see us at Disability Pride! Saturday, July 26 12-4pm. Green text over a photo of a painted banner that says Alaska Mask Bloc.

Anchorage Disability Pride Celebration. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Food, fun games, music, petting zoo. Saturday, July 26, 2025. Starting at 12pm to 4pm at Delaney Strip Park on W 9th Ave, Anchorage AK 99501. Questions? Call 907 227 3661, or email caryn@akcnc.net. Admission free! Photos of goats, a person with face paint and blue hair, and a pair of smiling people, and a graphic of the disability pride flag.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you, @spiraledu.bsky.social! DM’ing you, @k8petersen.bsky.social!

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · May 31

“When I wear a mask, I'm asserting that my physical health is worth protecting, as is the health of those around me. I'm asserting that I deserve clean air and safety when I step out into the world, and so does everyone else.”— Naomi @naomiekperigin.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DKUx08lOcP...

A masked selfie of Naomi Ekperigin, wearing a 3M Aura, black-framed glasses and a floral print shirt under an orange jacket.

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · May 20

Our access to COVID vaccines is under attack. It’s more important than ever to make our voices heard by making public comment to the FDA by May 23 at 11:59 PM EST. Use our template available on our substack at peoplescdc.substack.com/p/vaccine-ac...

Red background with white text on read reads: "tell your friends. our access to vaccines is under attack."
below:
"Submit a public comment to the FDA by May 23:
We all need access to updated COVID boosters "
"Our template makes it easy
(link in bio). Comment at
tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting"

Yellow People's CDC in lower right corner.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Apr 9

We have distributed 903 masks to Alaskans since March 11th! We couldn’t do this without your support.

Please consider donating 😷 or 💵 to help us continue our work! ko-fi.com/alaskamaskbloc #Alaska

Yellow background with a heart mug with money going into it. Support us on Ko-Fi, link in bio.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Apr 9

We want to give a big shout out to our collaborators, to generous members of our community who have donated hundreds of masks, to Summit Spice & Tea Co. for their space as a pick-up location, and to @nativemvmnt.bsky.social for sharing storage space with us! #alaskasky #alaska #MaskUp

Collage style black and white text over a green paint smear, a purple tape X, a yellow heart, and two black and white photos of dozens of respirator face masks. The text says, “thank you to our donors and supporters.”

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Apr 7

We are a small, all-volunteer team dedicated to providing high-quality, free N95 and KN95 masks and COVID-19 tests to people across #Alaska. We have distributed over 2,300 free masks and tests since last April! #MaskUp #AlaskaSky

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Apr 7

We are thrilled to have distributed more than 2,000 free masks to Alaskans, including over 600 masks to families preparing for a volcanic eruption!

Now, for the first time, we are accepting donations to purchase masks and COVID-19 tests and ship them across #Alaska. ko-fi.com/alaskamaskbloc

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Mar 21

#Alaska, let's talk masks for a #Spurr eruption. Remember, the best mask:
(a) fits your face w/ minimal gaps
(b) is one you can wear for an extended period of time

If you can't afford masks, reach out and we'll help. But if you're looking to buy masks, you should know... 🧵

Wesley Early @wesleyearly.bsky.social · Mar 12

Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory reported that the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr, a volcano about 80 miles west of Anchorage, has increased.

They say the most likely outcome of the unrest at the volcano is “one or more explosive events.”

alaskapublic.org/news/public-...

Alaska volcano’s eruption ‘likely,’ could send ash to state’s population centers within weeks

Researchers predict the most likely outcome of the unrest at Mt. Spurr is “one or more explosive events” that could last as long as a few hours and produce ash clouds carried for hundreds of miles.

alaskapublic.org

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Mar 21

4️⃣ If you don't plan to mask indoors, consider how to improve your indoor air quality. Air purifiers help, and you can DIY one with as little as 1 box fan, 1 filter, and tape. Here are some different build options 👇
#Alaska #Prepared #MaskUp

Diagram of a DIY air cleaner to reduce wildfire smoke indoors. Attach an air filter to the back of a box fan using clamps, duct tape, or bungee cords.

Diagram of a more advanced DIY air cleaner design. Attach multiple filters into a box shape that air is pulled through via a box fan sealed to the top face of the box.

Another diagram of a Corsi Rosenthal box, a DIY air purifier made by taping multiple filters together into a cube shape with a box fan on top.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Mar 21

3️⃣ Make sure your masks fit BEFORE the #Alaska eruption. Face shape, head size, facial hair will affect fit & comfort. Do a user seal check to see if there are leaks. Modifications may help: ear savers, medical tape, nose foam, repositioning straps. More info in our FAQ below.

Masking FAQs - updated 5/6/2024. How can I tell if my mask fits me well? Perform a user seal check. Once the mask is securely on your face, hold your hands loosely around your face as you inhale and exhale to feel for air escaping out the sides. It may take a couple minutes and/or some facial movement (e.g. talking) for the mask to settle onto your face. Watch this 2.5 minute video starting from timestamp 0:30. Be sure to monitor the fit of your mask while talking or doing other activities, as movement and gradual use may loosen the fit.

What do I do if my mask doesn’t fit me well? If it’s too loose, try tying knots to shorten the straps. Feel free to contact us, and we will help you find another mask that may fit better.

When should I wear my mask? If you’re standing close enough to someone that you’d be able to smell their cigarette smoke if they were smoking, you may be close enough to catch COVID if they’re infections. You can also catch COVID if you enter a room that someone with COVID recently vacated. Factors like good air circulation or filtration, greater distance between yourself and other people, and lower COVID cases in your area (I.e. low wastewater levels) will reduce but not completely eliminate risk. It never hurts to wear a mask whenever you’ll be around other people.

How long should I wear my mask before disposing of it? Masks typically “go back because taking them on and off wears away at the elastic in their straps. The rule of thumb is about 40 hours, but replace yours whenever it feels too loose, is visibly stained, or gets wet.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Mar 21

2️⃣ Since N95s are an industrial standard, they aren't sized for kids. Small N95s may do for older kids, but you may need to look for KF94s or KN95s for younger ones.

👉 We source many of our masks from: behealthyusa.net/collections/...

👉 This size guide may also help:
x.com/ParentMishma...

A gray and green chart showing various styles of mask arranged from extra small vertical face size to small vertical face size.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Mar 21

1️⃣Some masks may be counterfeit. Make sure you're buying masks from a reputable source. A few good resources to check out are:
👉 @maskblocseattle.bsky.social buying guide:
tr.ee/7g1ONE04vx
👉 Directory of lower cost masks:
linktr.ee/buymasks
👉 Project N95:
projectn95.org

Purple and green infographic with a photo of a white N95 mask. Signs your N95 is legit: model number included. N95 printed on mask. Head straps. TC approval number (TC-84A-XXXX). NIOSH printed on mask. Company name printed on mask.

Green and purple infographic with a photo of a white KN95 mask. Signs your KN95 is legit: Well constructed ear loops and nose wire. GB2626-2019 or GB2626-2006. Model number printed on mask. Company name printed on mask.

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Alaska Mask Bloc @alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social · Mar 21

#Alaska, let's talk masks for a #Spurr eruption. Remember, the best mask:
(a) fits your face w/ minimal gaps
(b) is one you can wear for an extended period of time

If you can't afford masks, reach out and we'll help. But if you're looking to buy masks, you should know... 🧵

Wesley Early @wesleyearly.bsky.social · Mar 12

Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory reported that the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr, a volcano about 80 miles west of Anchorage, has increased.

They say the most likely outcome of the unrest at the volcano is “one or more explosive events.”

alaskapublic.org/news/public-...

Alaska volcano’s eruption ‘likely,’ could send ash to state’s population centers within weeks

Researchers predict the most likely outcome of the unrest at Mt. Spurr is “one or more explosive events” that could last as long as a few hours and produce ash clouds carried for hundreds of miles.

alaskapublic.org

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Wesley Early @wesleyearly.bsky.social · Mar 20

The Municipality of Anchorage is reminding folks that you can sign up for emergency text alerts (including about a Mount Spurr eruption) by texting ANCHORAGE to 67283 or signing up online: www.smart911.com/smart911/ref...

Sign Up - Smart911

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

www.smart911.com

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Heidi4649 @heidi4649.bsky.social · Mar 18

How’s your #volcanoprep going? My pup is all ready for any ashfall with her doggles and mask.

#dogsofbluesky #rescuedogs #volcanoes #mtspurr #alaskasky

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