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Alaska Receives Over $41 Million in Relief Aid After Typhoon Halong
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).
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