Typhoon Halong devastated Kipnuk, wiping out the majority of the community. Kwigillingok was hit very hard and numerous other communities in the Kuskokwim Delta region also suffered damage. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the hardest-hit areas, and many are now in temporary shelters in Anchorage. As repair and recovery work ramp up, how much can be restored before winter and what is needed right now to help get the work done? Helping our neighbors after a huge disaster is our on this Talk of Alaska.
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As repair and recovery work ramp up, how much can be restored before winter and what is needed right now to help get the work done?
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Bryan Fisher - Director, Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Dr. Ellen Hodges - Chief of Staff, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
- Rick Thoman - Climate Specialist, University of Alaska Fairbanks
RELATED:
- Ready.Alaska.Gov - Resources and aid for those affected by the remnants of Typhoon Halong
- Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm
- Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund - Alaska Community Foundation
- United Way Statewide Helpline: 211 or (800) 478-2221
- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
- Alaska Public Media 2025 Western Alaska storm coverage
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