JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Officials in Alaska are scrambling to find housing for residents of coastal villages devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong. The storm caused high winds and flooding, leading to extensive damage in remote communities along the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Many homes were displaced, with approximately 1,300 residents forced to evacuate, some taking shelter in schools lacking basic amenities.
With the winter season approaching, the urgency to provide shelter intensifies. Communities like Kipnuk and Kwigillingok suffered catastrophic damage, with all homes impacted. Officials are activating the National Guard to assist with emergency response and using any available weather breaks to deliver food, water, and generators. The long road to recovery is evident, as it's already late in the year for rebuilding efforts. Experts emphasize the resilience of Indigenous communities in Alaska, yet acknowledge the challenges of recovering from such widespread destruction.
With the winter season approaching, the urgency to provide shelter intensifies. Communities like Kipnuk and Kwigillingok suffered catastrophic damage, with all homes impacted. Officials are activating the National Guard to assist with emergency response and using any available weather breaks to deliver food, water, and generators. The long road to recovery is evident, as it's already late in the year for rebuilding efforts. Experts emphasize the resilience of Indigenous communities in Alaska, yet acknowledge the challenges of recovering from such widespread destruction.
