Shaktoolik has lost its berm to the storm that’s hammered Western Alaska over the weekend, according to Mayor Lars Sookiayak. The berm was all that protected the small village from the sea. “It really saved us from the first hit that came in this morning,” one resident said.
Many boats had to be secured & moved this morning. Hoping winds & rain slow down, but in the forecast.
Local reports on the big storm system hitting northern and western Alaska.
"We were lucky to have the berm in place. The next day, the water levels went down and the erosion was noticeable."
When the green water is here, its dangerous to travel straight across the Lagoon to White Mountain. In the past we took the land route, cross on Kitchavik river and on up over land to White Mountain.
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