You ask, KYUK answers: Ex-Typhoon Halong

Disaster recovery in rural Alaska can prove complex and confusing. Send KYUK a question about the remnants of Typhoon Halong and storm recovery, and we'll do our best to track down the answer.

Where can I apply for disaster assistance?

Find the application for individual assistance from the State of Alaska here. Applications close December 9, 2025.

How can I help communities and people displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong?

You can donate to the Alaska Community Foundation's Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund here. Find more information in the article linked below.

Parts of Kipnuk are covered with water and debris M

Public Safety

Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm

Eric Stone, Alaska Public Media - Juneau

We've updated our list of how you can support evacuees — from volunteering and donating supplies to offering financial assistance.

KYUK's latest Halong coverage:

Western Alaska storm evacuees get a taste of home before Thanksgiving
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say
First winter aerial survey shows slow freeze-up for the Kuskokwim River
Halong-impacted households that lost food purchased with SNAP are eligible for replacement