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Kwigillingok Residents Consider Relocation After Devastating Typhoon

12/15/2025

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Residents of Kwigillingok, Alaska, face relocation after Typhoon Halong flooded homes and livelihoods.
The October 11 storm evacuated 678 people and underscored the need for safer housing amid climate pressures.
Many residents, including Noah Andrew Sr. and Darrel John, back moving the village 27 miles inland.
State and federal officials prioritize rebuilding and relocation studies.
Cultural implications for the Yup'ik language and subsistence practices remain concerns.

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Residents of Kwigillingok, Alaska, face relocation after Typhoon Halong flooded homes and livelihoods.
The October 11 storm evacuated 678 people and underscored the need for safer housing amid climate pressures.
Many residents, including Noah Andrew Sr. and Darrel John, back moving the village 27 miles inland.
State and federal officials prioritize rebuilding and relocation studies.
Cultural implications for the Yup'ik language and subsistence practices remain concerns.