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Alaska’s Republican congressional delegation said they support the state’s appeal, and are urging FEMA and the Trump administration to fund the disaster relief effort.

The transition is complicated by financial and logistical hurdles, according to state officials.

Individuals who have been impacted by Typhoon Halong may be eligible for unemployment benefits if their ability to work was impacted.

Author Lani Hulse released her children’s book “Aanaq? Am I Your Sunset?” to support the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund.

The State of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong.

NOAA scientists emphasized that last year’s projections were reliable enough to guide 2026 limits.

The Alaska State Troopers are returning to television with a new show set to air in January. The self-titled documentary series follows troopers responding to calls across the state, including cities in the interior and villages in rural Alaska.

Some work on critical infrastructure projects will continue, but the state’s focus will transition to supporting storm-impacted communities and evacuated residents through the winter, officials said.

The storm destroyed or severely damaged nearly 700 homes, killed one person and left two more missing. Here’s where things stand in some communities hit by the mid-October storm.

The original disaster declaration signed on Oct. 9 was set to expire on Sunday.