Banks -- Two banks are on Egan Drive, both with ATMs.

Hospital -- Providence Valdez Medical Center (tel. 907/835-2249) is at 911 Meals Ave.

Internet Access -- The comfortable Valdez Consortium Library (tel. 907/835-4632), at 260 Fairbanks St., has computers and free Wi-Fi, with tables where you can plug in a laptop.

Police -- For nonemergencies, phone the Valdez Police Department (tel. 907/835-4560) at 212 Chenega Ave.

Post Office -- Galena Drive and Tatitlek Street, 1 block back from Egan Drive.

Taxes -- Valdez has no sales tax but does charge a 6% room tax.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.