W. Alaska Typhoon Tragedy

[UKDslayer]

Didn't see this topic here in the pit yet, but sadly several small rural towns were literally swept into the ocean by Typhoon Halong 5 days ago. Alaska National Guard has taking control - some towns won't see energy or supplies for months and mass evacuations already evacuated hundreds.

 

[Fx51LP308]

Anywhere near "Dutch Harbor" or "St. Paul Island?"

 

[UKDslayer]

I believe Dutch Harbor is north and east? This was Western Alaska - those towns with limited access.

 

[hlee]

5 western Alaskan towns wouldn’t fill the away bleachers at a Texas 3A football game.

 

[The D]

5 western Alaskan towns wouldn’t fill the away bleachers at a Texas 3A football game.

And those are the big towns. 5 small towns wouldn’t fill a roster

 

[Fx51LP308]

I believe Dutch Harbor is north and east? This was Western Alaska - those towns with limited access.

Relatively speaking, yes Dutch Harbor is farther north and east. St. Paul is a bit farther west, though but more north. I'm gathering we are talking about the islands in the far western Aleutian Chain, then.

Edited: Nope! It wasn't even in the Aleutians. Kotzbue and Kipnuk, all on the western mainland coast. Nowhere near the Aleutian Chain.

 

[TicTacTex]

That dang climate change… We need some laws to stop that stuff.

 

[mtrmn]

That dang climate change… We need some laws to stop that stuff.

And more taxes to counteract it...

 

[Srgt. Hulka]

Was Hooper Bay on the hit list? I used to know a family that lived there. That town is about as remote as you can get. I once sent two flat rate boxes of Mardi Gras beads to my friend’s wife, who was a school teacher there, to pass out to all the kids at school.

 

[Fx51LP308]

Was Hooper Bay on the hit list? I used to know a family that lived there. That town is about as remote as you can get. I once sent two flat rate boxes of Mardi Gras beads to my friend’s wife, who was a school teacher there, to pass out to all the kids at school.

Possibly. Looks to be close enough to Kipnuk to be "in range."

 

[Aftermath]

I believe Dutch Harbor is north and east? This was Western Alaska - those towns with limited access.

Dutch is way south and far west of the YK.

 

[Ronin_64]

Imagine over a thousand to be evacuated, doesn’t sound so much compared to east coast hurricanes, but then imagine a village is only 300-400 people or less. ANG C17 flying 200 people at a time with people sitting on the floor with a cargo strap all the way across the deck for seatbelt. Majority of the people told they can carry one small ruck of possessions when they evacuate. No roads to bring in aid and rivers will freeze up soon. Sad.

 

[db2000]

 

[Maggot]

Im about 1/4 through Michner's Alaska. Those are hearty people.. Soon it will be 40 below. Fuck that, I'll send a post card from St. Croix.

 

[Fx51LP308]

Im about 1/4 through Michner's Alaska. Those are hearty people.. Soon it will be 40 below. Fuck that, I'll send a post card from St. Croix.

I started Michener's Alaska but didn't finish. I did Finish Hawaii, Tales of the South Pacific, and a couple of others.

But my absolute favorite Michener: "Chesapeake.."