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Our hearts are with the Alaska Native communities across Western Alaska affected by Typhoon Halong. More than 1,000 people have been displaced from their homes and everything they own. We stand with the communities and families affected by this disaster. 

This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. To suggest a correction or addition, please email media@citci.org.

For Those Affected Who are in Anchorage

To Our People who have come to Anchorage during this difficult time: you are not alone. People are at the heart of our mission, and we are here to walk alongside you on this journey.

CITC staff are onsite now at the Alaska Airlines Center and Egan Center to support affected families in your transition to our community, with computers and internet access available to help you apply for assistance and stay connected with loved ones. We are working closely with many partners to identify the most critical additional needs and coordinate an effective response during this immediate emergency period.

 

For those planning to return to the region:

TANF benefits should continue uninterrupted, and you should apply to AVCP for social assistance and other benefits.

We believe in the power of Partnership. We are committed to working with your Tribes, Village and Regional Corporations to support your transition if you are planning on making Anchorage your long-term place of residence. CITC offers services including Career Development, Financial Assistance, Youth Education, and more. We understand that every person’s situation is unique, and we’ll work with you individually to clarify your vision, create a roadmap, and walk side by side with you toward meeting your goals as you settle into your new community.

Have questions and want to speak with someone? Call us at 907-793-3600, extension 2. We’ll collect some basic information so we can follow up and connect you with appropriate support.

 

We’re better together. 

We honor the centuries-old wisdom that individual success depends on community strength. By coordinating our efforts, we ensure support reaches those who need it most without overwhelming local response systems.

Quyana. Thank you for your care and generosity.

Financial Resources for Those Directly Affected

If you have been displaced or affected by this natural disaster, you can apply for individual financial assistance from the following:

 

Housing Resources

To begin the process of registration for longer-term housing, please register with the State Individual Assistance (IA) program:
📞 Call 1-844-445-7131

 

 

 
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Donations available in Anchorage and Bethel

As evacuees have transitioned to non-congregate housing and the recovery process begins in affected Western Alaska villages, Team Rubicon’s mission is refocusing from donations management in Anchorage and towards donations distribution in Bethel and direct support of affected villages.
 
The donation center at 1120 East First Avenue in Anchorage is still open this week, from 9-4pm. However, we ask that donors send their donations to the warehouse, not hand deliver them.
 
Ongoing urgent needs:
  • Heavy winter coats, all sizes
  • Children’s snow pants, all sizes
  • Winter hats and boots, all sizes
  • Subsistence living equipment (nets, fishing poles, hunting equipment, etc.)
  • Outdoor and sports equipment for kids (basketballs/hoops, volleyballs/nets, etc.)
  • Crafting supplies (especially traditional, including leather, beads, fabric, etc.)

 

 

Other Ways to Help

The Alaska Native community is responding with strength and generosity.

 
Here are some ways you can support coordinated relief efforts right now (please check individual sites for updates on current needs):
 

 

  • The Alaska Native Heritage Center is accepting traditional foods for community gatherings and individual distribution. ANHC asked for donations to be frozen and harvested within the past year, and to direct inquiries to book donation times at loom.ly/-wCU7Uc or call 907-205-0068. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is also accepting subsistence and Traditional food donations to provide nourishing meals for the families displaced to Anchorage following Typhoon Halong. Donations can be dropped off at ANTHC Lodging at Tudor Centre, 4001 Tudor Centre Drive, on Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm. For more information, please email NativeFood4Life@anthc.org.

 

  • Drop off canned goods at the Food Bank of Alaska
    • Food Bank of Alaska Warehouse: 2192 Viking Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
      • 24/7 Drop Boxes: Located on the northeast side of the building for quick, anytime drop-offs
      • Business Hours Drop-Off: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm in the Food Bank’s main entryway bins