Kwigillingok, Alaska has seen a drastic change after Typhoon Halong struck, causing massive destruction and displacement. Among the villagers, only seven chose to stay, including Darrel John, who remembers the chaos as families evacuated in helicopters while he dealt with the wreckage. For him, leaving wasn’t an option. But as winter nears, worries about the future loom over the community. Governor Mike Dunleavy's administration is working on repairs amidst a history of flooding and ongoing threats from climate change, leaving the residents to contemplate if their village can endure these escalating challenges. With each severe storm, locals question their ability to remain on a land increasingly threatened by the effects of global warming. As discussions of relocation arise, the hope is to keep the community united long enough to find a sustainable solution.
Alaska Amid Typhoon Havoc: Community Resilience in Kwigillingok
Alaska Amid Typhoon Havoc: Community Resilience in Kwigillingok
In the wake of Typhoon Halong, Kwigillingok faces the challenge of rebuilding as residents question their future amidst climate change.
Despite the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong, seven residents chose to stay in Kwigillingok, Alaska, as the state gears up for repairs. With over 1,600 people displaced, the community grapples with the long-term sustainability of their village amid rising seas and severe weather conditions. Survivors express uncertainty about returning home while the landscape they once knew faces irreversible changes.
