Trump approves $25 million in disaster aid to help western Alaska recover from storms
A helicopter responds after the remnant storms of Typhoon Halong devastated Kipnuk, Alaska, on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (John Roland Carl II via AP)
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is approving $25 million in disaster aid for Alaska after back-to-back storms — including the remnants of a typhoon — ravaged coastal villages, displaced about 2,000 people and led to one of the most significant evacuation airlifts in state history.
Trump said on social media that he informed Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy he was approving the money to help recovery efforts.
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