A massive storm in 2022 brought flood waters to this part of Alaska, and the tundra was inundated with salt water for days.
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More than 400 Alaskans approved for FEMA financial assistance after Merbok
A third of the awarded funds has gone to housing assistance while over $2.1 million has been disbursed to cover other needs.
September storm leaves behind treasured beach finds
Beachcombing offers a nice break for residents who are still cleaning up after their communities were ravaged by flooding, high winds and an historic storm surge.
Biden approves federal disaster declaration for Western Alaska storm
That makes federal funding available to Alaskans impacted by the storm.
Chevak stunned by food losses after Western Alaska storm: ‘We’re gonna have to start over’
Ryan Bukowski is responsible for feeding at least nine family members. Now he’s not sure if any of the food they hunted, caught and gathered is safe to eat.
Dunleavy to seek federal disaster declaration for Western Alaska storm
The declaration would make federal funding and support available for recovery efforts.
Powerful storm brings widespread damage to Western Alaska: ‘I’ve never seen the water this high’
Widespread flooding has many sheltering in schools in Western Alaska communities. Chevak reportedly has lost most of its fishing fleet, and Newtok’s riverbank eroded 10-20 feet overnight.
Operation Santa heads to Chevak and Buckland in Western Alaska
Operation Santa recipient communities are identified by the state as communities that have experienced particular hardship that year.
Dunleavy administration dedicates $2.5M to cleanup from Chevak school fire
The Dunleavy administration is dedicating money to helping Chevak clean up the debris of its old school, which burned down in a fire this spring.
Grant Aviation plane goes off runway in Chevak
Chevak Vice Mayor Ulrich Ulroan said that there were strong crosswinds at the time of takeoff.