Governor Declares Disaster as Storm Floods West and North Alaska Communities

Governor declares disaster as storm floods west and north Alaska communities

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Governor Mike Dunleavy declared the 2025 October West Coast Storm a disaster this afternoon, after flooding hit communities along Alaska’s west and north coasts. Governor declares disaster as storm floods west and north Alaska communities Mari Kanagy

With second storm incoming, governor declares disaster in western Alaska

State emergency officials are deploying response teams and have requested help from the Alaska National Guard and State Defense Force.

Bracing the coast: Western Alaska prepares for flooding and heavy rain

When Typhoon Merbok hit Alaska, it wreaked havoc along our west coast. Now, three years later, the remnants of another typhoon is heading that way. Your Alaska Link shares how folks are bracing themselves once again. (Photo Courtesy: Reid Paaluk…

Alaska Organized Militia supporting state response to West Coast Storm

The Alaska Organized Militia is supporting the State Emergency Operation Center’s ongoing response to the 2025 West Coast Storm following Governor Mike Dunleavy’s disaster declaration on October 9. One Alaska Army National Guard Soldier and one Alaska State Defense Force member residing in Kotzebue have been activated under state active-duty orders to support local emergency response efforts in coordination with the SEOC and local officials.