Following the devastation wrecked by Typhoon Halong on Western Alaska, communities, non-profit organizations, and government entities mobilized to help Alaskans harmed by the storm. A news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that state and federal support for relief efforts exceeds $41 million. Here’s a summary of accomplishments:

• over 2,000 Alaskans evacuated from affected areas.

• More then 600 individuals from 161 households sheltered in Anchorage hotel rooms.

• Teams delivered more than 22,000 meals to individuals sheltering in hotel rooms.

• The state received more than 1,700 applications for individual assistance.

• More than 1,200 individuals and households registered with FEMA.

• Inspectors completed 805 home inspections to assess property damage.

• State and FEMA teams visited 43 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 disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).