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Typhoon Halong Displaces Alaskan Natives, Aid Efforts Underway

11/8/2025

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Typhoon Halong severely displaced residents of remote Alaska Native villages, especially Kwigillingok and Kipnuk.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Disaster Unemployment Assistance program offers financial aid to those unable to work due to the disaster.
Calista Corporation is helping evacuees find temporary jobs and training, despite challenges returning home.
Many evacuees worry about their futures and returning to traditional lifestyles as relocation and temporary living arrangements continue in Anchorage.

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Story summary

Typhoon Halong severely displaced residents of remote Alaska Native villages, especially Kwigillingok and Kipnuk.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Disaster Unemployment Assistance program offers financial aid to those unable to work due to the disaster.
Calista Corporation is helping evacuees find temporary jobs and training, despite challenges returning home.
Many evacuees worry about their futures and returning to traditional lifestyles as relocation and temporary living arrangements continue in Anchorage.