Dunleavy requests federal disaster declaration after Western Alaska storm

Gov. Dunleavy requests Trump declare federal disaster for Western Alaska storm

Evacuees from Tuntutuliak arrive in Bethel on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Gov. Mike Dunleavy requested Thursday that President Donald Trump declare a federal disaster after remnants of Typhoon Halong brought high winds and record-breaking floods to coastal villages in Western Alaska. “This incident is of such magnitude and severity that an effective response exceeds state and local capabilities, necessitating suppleme…

Severe Storms Wiped Out Entire Villages in Western Alaska. Here’s How to Help.

Recent severe storms, including the remnant storm from Typhoon Halong, brought hurricane-force winds, widespread damage, and record flooding to multiple western Alaska villages last week. At least 15 villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region have sustained substantial damage. Buildings flooded and were torn apart, and in some cases, homes were pushed from their foundations and floated away with people still in them. Nearly all homes in the tw…

Dunleavy requests federal disaster declaration after Western Alaska storm

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the damage is of “such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state.” State lawmakers are raising concerns about options given to people who lost their homes.

Dunleavy expands disaster declaration for Western Alaska storm recovery

Governor Dunleavy has expanded Alaska’s disaster declaration for areas hit by Typhoon Halong. Residents can now apply for housing, temporary shelter, and other disaster recovery assistance.