We've updated our story on the historic storm affecting Western Alaska.
September 17, 2022A massive storm battering Western Alaska brought floodwaters to the steps of the local school in Golovin on Saturday.
In Golovin, Josephine Daniels said she and many other residents were forced from their homes as waters rose Friday evening. More than 15 families had sought emergency shelter overnight. No injuries were reported locally, but a third of the village had lost power amid extensive damage. Erosion has long threatened Newtok. For decades, the community has been laying plans and securing funds to relocate the entire village to more stable ground., a new village site nine river miles upstream from Newtok. The rest of the community is expected to move there in the coming years as more homes are built.“This is the worst we’ve had in years,” John said.Kuskokwim Delta villages are seeing are also seeing flooding, including Napakiak, Oscarville and Napaskiak.
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