Western Alaska Storm Displaces Over 1,400 People
Emergency officials have evacuated hundreds of residents from remote villages in Western Alaska due to a storm that has forced more than 1,400 people from their homes.
In Bethel, a steady line of evacuees formed near the armory building to board a C-17 flight to Anchorage. Many children carried dolls or stuffed animals, as they were only able to take a few belongings after their homes were flooded.
“After the house was moving around we couldn’t open the doors anymore so we had to crawl out the window. It was just so scary,”said Voilet Toyukaka from Kipnuk. Some homes were carried away by the water, with some buildings traveling four or five miles or even being swept out to sea.
State officials reported that 1,800 Alaskans from 49 communities were forced to leave their homes and seek safety in 12 shelters due to the impacts of the former Typhoon Halong.
The situation remains confusing and frightening for those affected, with Toyukaka stating,
“It’s really confusing right now. It’s gone.”
Author's summary: A storm in Western Alaska displaces over 1,400 people.
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