RESIDENTS OF ALASKA’S STORM-BATTERED NATIVE TOWNS CONSIDER MOVING TO HIGHER GROUND
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✍️ Residents of Kwigillingok, Alaska, are struggling to rebuild after Typhoon Halong devastated their village, causing widespread flooding and destruction. The community is questioning whether they can survive in their current location as rising seas, erosion, and worsening storms threaten their homes.
👉 Typhoon Halong devastated the village of Kwigillingok, causing widespread flooding and destruction 👉 Seven residents chose to remain in the village to help rebuild and find a solution to the community's long-term problems 👉 The state of Alaska is focusing on repairing the villages and supporting the displaced residents 👉 Rising seas, erosion, and worsening storms threaten the community's homes 👉 Relocation is becoming a more viable option for the community
-- #DarrelJohn #MikeDunleavy #LouisePaul #HarryFriend #NettieIgkurak #JeremyZidek #Kwigillingok #Alaska #Anchorage #Bethel #Kipnuk #BeringSea #Yukon #Kuskokwim #Alabama #environment
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