Mass Evacuations in Western Alaska Amidst Devastating Storms
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Alaska is conducting one of its largest airlifts to evacuate hundreds of residents from coastal villages severely affected by flooding caused by Typhoon Halong, with homes washed away and one person confirmed dead. The remote communities, impacted by record water levels and strong winds, are being evacuated to Anchorage, highlighting the challenges of disaster response in isolated areas and raising concerns about reduced federal support for climate resilience projects.
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