Western Alaska Storm: Rescues, Record Surges, and Community Shelter Updates
Alaska State Troopers said at least 51 people and two dogs were rescued in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok after the storm system walloped the communities. Both areas saw significant storm surge, according to the National Weather Service.
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Official situation snapshot
One person was dead and two were missing in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges and floodwaters over the weekend that swept some homes away, authorities said.
According to the nonprofit Coastal Villages Region Fund, most of the residents in both communities had taken shelter in local schools. In addition to housing concerns, residents reported power outages and a lack of running water.
For state updates: SEOC Oct. 12 Update and Oct. 9 Disaster Declaration. Search & rescue details: U.S. Coast Guard.
Background references on relocation risk and erosion: Alaska Institute for Justice (Kwigillingok report) and Alaska DGGS report.
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Related reading
Read More: 7 Solutions To Avoid Floods, Sea-Surface Temperatures Hit Historic Highs, FEMA Funding Context.
More Sources: U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska DGGS report, AIJ Kwigillingok report.
Summary
The report discussed rescues in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, record storm surges, sheltering in schools, and official notices from state agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard. Links above provide the source material.
