Anchorage Welcomes Evacuees Displaced by Typhoon Halong

Wed Oct 29 2025 05:26:31 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Over 1,000 hotel rooms and rental options are now available in Anchorage for evacuees affected by Typhoon Halong, as efforts to move people from shelters begin.

After Typhoon Halong left Yup’ik communities in western Alaska devastated, Anchorage is stepping up to provide shelter for evacuees. More than 1,000 rooms are available in the city, with officials working to transition individuals from emergency shelters to more private accommodations. As military planes airlift residents, there are still concerns if everyone will be able to return home before winter sets in.

Officials have identified more than 1,000 available hotel and rental options in Anchorage as the city welcomes evacuees displaced by Typhoon Halong. The typhoon severely impacted Alaskan communities, prompting a mass evacuation to Anchorage. The municipal manager, Becky Windt Pearson, emphasized efforts to provide safe and comfortable accommodations beyond the initial shelters.

On Monday, about 338 individuals were still in shelters. With winter approaching, local officials strive to ensure all evacuees have suitable housing before colder weather arrives. Ongoing assessments may necessitate additional evacuations as residents continue to evaluate their housing situations.

Military aircraft have facilitated the relocation of over 650 people from the most affected regions. The storm resulted in devastating conditions in the Yup’ik villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, which remain accessible only by air and water. Relief crews are working to clean up debris and make necessary repairs amid mounting challenges from changing weather conditions.