Following the devastation wrecked by Typhoon Halong on Western Alaska, communities, non-profit organizations, and government entities stepped up to help the Alaskans harmed by the storm. A news release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that State and Federal support for relief efforts exceeds $41 million. Here is what has been accomplished:
- Over 2,000 Alaskans evacuated from affected areas.
- More than 600 individuals from 161 households in Anchorage hotel rooms.
- More than 22,000 meals delivered to individuals sheltering in hotel rooms.
- More than 1,700 applications received for state individual assistance.
- More than 1,200 individuals and households registered with FEMA.
- 805 home inspections completed to assess property damage.
- State and FEMA teams conducted 43 visits to impacted communities to register people for assistance.
- FEMA’s dedicated Alaska Call Center received 1,099 inbound calls and made 2,933 outbound calls.
Alaskans facing property damage due to Halong can apply for aid from FEMA (deadline Dec 22) as well as the State of Alaska’s Individual Assistance program (deadline Jan 8).