Governor Dunleavy declares disaster for Alaska west coast communities.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Saturday evening Governor Dunleavy held a press conference and declared a disaster declaration for western Alaska communities affected by the historic storm from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok.
The state is currently working with the National Guard and Federal Government in hopes of being able to provide assistance before the October freeze-up. The governor said this is his “administration’s number one priority.” “We won’t fully know the extent of the damage and needs of all the communities affected until after a complete assessment is made,” added Dunleavy.
High winds, heavy rain and flooding have battered numerous communities along Alaska’s western coastline Friday evening through Saturday. Flood advisories remain in effect from Togiak to Utquigvik. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service said that south of Hooper Bay, the peak of the storm has passed but strong winds continue along with larger waves. The biggest wind gusts were reported on Saturday at Cape Romanzof, which is northwest of Bethel, at 91 mph.
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