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Arkansas sent a disaster expert to Alaska after Typhoon Halong caused widespread damage, prompting federal disaster aid and calls for a permanent emergency center in Bethel.
Arkansas has sent emergency management expert Jordan Abshire to Alaska via the Emergency Management Assistance Compact to support response and recovery after Typhoon Halong caused widespread destruction in October 2025.
Deployed as Deputy Incident Commander, Abshire is coordinating resources and communications with state, federal, and tribal partners to aid displaced residents ahead of winter.
The federal government declared the event a disaster, enabling national assistance.
Meanwhile, Alaska’s rural leaders are calling for a permanent emergency response center in Bethel, citing inadequate preparedness and only four of 25 coastal villages having safety officers during the storm.
The region faces growing threats from extreme weather, worsened by climate change, federal funding cuts, and reduced forecasting during a government shutdown.
Local groups and Indigenous communities are leading relief efforts despite limited national media attention.
Arkansas envió a un experto en desastres a Alaska después de que el tifón Halong causara daños generalizados, lo que provocó la ayuda federal para desastres y llamados para un centro de emergencia permanente en Bethel.