Recovery Operations Continue in Alaska 10 Days After Storms

Many people still displaced after Typhoon Halong are unclear on when they can go home.

Alaska Air National Guard rescue personnel conduct a search and rescue mission in Kipnuk, Alaska, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service via AP

In the aftermath of Typhoon Halong, evacuees from southwest Alaska have begun to face the reality that they may not return home for some time.

“There was a meeting with the tribal leaders and their people inside of the shelter, and so they had us attend with them. I am in touch with all these tribal leaders, and that got very touchy,” Amy Metz, a meteorologist with emergency-relief organization the United Cajun Navy, told The Epoch Times.