Typhoon Halong Relief Efforts
Updates

Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed both heartbreak and hope. The storm in Western Alaska displaced entire communities, destroyed homes and schools, and disrupted lives across our state. Yet in the face of such loss, Alaskans have shown extraordinary compassion and unity.
Our hearts are with the families and communities across Western Alaska who have been devastated by Typhoon Halong.
Spotlight on Cristy Jensen at Child in Transition!
Chin'an to Cristy Jensen for all work in the first days of receiving students from Western Alaska. Her efforts truly helped smooth their transition to Anchorage and ASD schools.
- Dave Mayo-Kiely, Program Coordinator CIT
In the news
Oct.16 Alaska’s News Source
Alaska school districts preparing for Halong evacuees
Oct. 17 Your Alaska Link
Anchorage schools to support Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong
Oct. 17 Alaska’s News Source
ASD expects over 100 new students from western Alaska
Oct. 20 Alaska’s News Source
Halong student evacuees start transition to the Anchorage School District
Oct. 21 Alaska’s News Source
ASD welcomes Halong evacuees, reveals next steps in recovery
Oct. 21 Your Alaska Link
Anchorage schools take in displaced students from Alaska’s west coast
Oct. 21 Alaska’s News Source
Nov. 6 Alaska Public Media
Anchorage’s Yup’ik immersion program welcomes students from disaster-stricken villages
Nov. 7 Your Alaska Link
Anchorage School District offers regalia workshops for storm-affected students

