UPDATED: The letter from the governor points to severe damages sustained down about 1,300 miles of coastline along the west and northwest regions of Alaska.
The letter from the governor, sent to President Joe Biden via the regional administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, points to severe damages sustained down about 1,300 miles of coastline along the west and northwest regions of Alaska.
As mentioned yesterday, I am requesting a Federal Disaster Declaration for the 2022 September storm currently impacting the west coast of Alaska. The damage assessment is now taking place with the State, local governments, regional entities, and FEMA.Peltola gave insight into some of the relief Alaskans might be getting.
In the meantime, several organizations are responding to help, including the American Red Cross of Alaska, which is working closely with the state to help assist people in need. Initially, the Red Cross says it will use Nome and Bethel as response hubs.
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