Western Alaska Families Await Homecoming After Storm

Garrett Kashatok and his family, displaced by a powerful storm in Western Alaska, are among the hundreds still adjusting to life in Anchorage hotels. The storm, remnants of Typhoon Halong, devastated Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities, leaving over six hundred homes destroyed or damaged. Officials report that residents may remain in shelters through the winter due to extensive damage and harsh conditions. Arranging longer-term housing is complex, with no firm timeline for moving evacuees from hotels. The Kashatoks, like many families, face challenges returning home, including lost subsistence foods and the need for expensive fuel. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.