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flag Trump approves $25M disaster aid for western Alaska after typhoon-linked storms destroyed villages and displaced 2,000.

flag President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration for western Alaska, unlocking $25 million in emergency aid following severe storms from the remnants of Typhoon Halong. flag The storms caused record flooding and storm surges, destroying up to 90% of buildings in Kipnuk and 35% in Kwigillingok, displacing around 2,000 people and prompting one of the state’s largest evacuation efforts. flag Over 650 evacuees were airlifted to Anchorage, with about 338 housed in city shelters. flag The declaration enables full federal funding for recovery, including reconstruction, unemployment support, and small business loans, with officials now focusing on damage assessments and long-term rebuilding.

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