“It really saved us from the first hit that came in this morning,” one resident said.
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Gov. Dunleavy says state taking stock of damage from historic Western Alaska storm
The destruction covers hundreds of miles and dozens of communities, and each will likely have a unique set of damages and recovery needs.
Powerful storm brings widespread damage to Western Alaska: ‘I’ve never seen the water this high’
Widespread flooding has many sheltering in schools in Western Alaska communities. Chevak reportedly has lost most of its fishing fleet, and Newtok’s riverbank eroded 10-20 feet overnight.
Western Alaska braces for coastal flooding and 90 mph gusts from potentially historic storm
Officials are urging people in Western Alaska to make last-minute preparations and check on neighbors who might need help.
Storm of the decade forecast for Bering Strait region
The storm could be just as damaging as the 2011 Bering Sea superstorm and have similar coastal flood impacts.
Watch: With the salmon collapse on the Yukon River, families are losing a vital food source and way of life
Subsistence fishing for the two main salmon species, king and chum, has been closed for two summers due to record low runs.