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Western Alaska Disaster Fund
One
dead, dozens rescued and roughly 1,000 displaced in western Alaska
communities hit by ex-typhoon - Alaska Beacon
Many Alaskans around the
state are wanting to help disaster-struck Western Alaska communities
in some way.
Here's a suggestion, if you'd
like to help:
Western Alaska Communities Unite to Establish
Disaster Response Fund Following Recent Storms
In response to recent severe
storms, including Typhoon Halong, that devastated Alaska's western
coast, local community organizations and regional partners have come
together to establish the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund,
housed at the Alaska Community Foundation.
Two major storm systems
struck western Alaska in rapid succession, bringing record
flooding, extreme winds, and extensive damage from Kwigillingok to
Kotzebue. Homes have been damaged and destroyed, critical
infrastructure compromised, and subsistence resources disrupted. As
weather conditions remain unstable, affected communities continue
responding to urgent needs while a comprehensive damage assessment is
still underway.
The Alaska Community
Foundation is honored to serve as the home for this grassroots
initiative, providing administrative support and ensuring transparent
distribution of resources to the most affected communities.
Through this collaborative
effort, the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund will provide
support to affected communities for immediate relief, recovery
support, and long-term resilience, including disaster preparedness
initiatives.
Distribution decisions will
be guided by advisors including regional leaders and stakeholders,
ensuring resources reach affected communities based on locally
identified needs.
Here
is the link for more information and a contribution link to use.
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