It’s been a year since heavy rains and deadly landslides swept through Haines. The small community mustered an extensive recovery effort, but some people don’t have homes to return to, and it’s clear that there’s still more work and more healing to do.
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Haines to hold remembrance gathering one year after deadly storms
Mayor Douglas Olerud says the event is an opportunity to commemorate the disaster, reflect on the recovery effort over the last year, and celebrate Haines resilience.
‘Amazing to see it happening’: Team Rubicon volunteers help with Haines storm cleanup
Team Rubicon is mostly veterans and first responders volunteering to do disaster recovery missions around the world.
Haines group helps neighbors find resources for disaster recovery
The Haines Long Term Recovery Group formed in December to help piece together recovery strategies across the Haines Borough.