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.
"We used to have snowmobile races on the ocean ice in front of Elim during the first weekend in April but we cannot have any races this year."
"We lost internet and a power outage effected several residential homes and businesses. Of course there was no way to travel. Thankfully no medical emergencies."
Unusual mid summer storm in Golovin and local observations about changes in the salmon harvest.
"We were lucky to have the berm in place. The next day, the water levels went down and the erosion was noticeable."
"Our temperatures reached 83 degrees, and seem to be getting hotter! We think that maybe the warm water has something to do with the humpy die-off?"
We've had so much wind this winter, on the 15th of January, the winds were warm!!!!!!
Community concerned about health and safety from old site.
The storm raises local concerns about food security and preparedness for transportation emergencies.
Koyuk River foze solid by Oct-14 by the 28th there was open water.
Sea ice is here and then disapears.
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