Posts Tagged ‘Kivalina’
Kivalina and Chukchi Coast Communities Prepped for Flooding, Erosion, Possible Evacuation
The National Weather Service recently issued a coastal flood warning for Kivalina, Shishmaref, and Point Hope, which is in effect until 6pm Wednesday evening. One Kivalina resident says if evacuation becomes necessary, then all willing members will be brought to the school.
Read MoreUAF Storm Surge Research Project Underway in Coastal Communities Facing Erosion
With the future probability of winter storms and the threat of flooding and erosion in coastal communities like Shaktoolik, UAF’s Jeremy Kasper hopes that the storm surge sensors will contribute to more accurate weather and storm forecasts, which could help community preparedness.
Read MoreTwo Rescue Missions In One Day for Coast Guard Crews Out of Kotzebue Location
On Monday, a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew helped rescue four people who were stranded on a disabled vessel in Imuruk Lagoon. That same evening, a second Coast Guard crew, found a man and woman about 26 miles south of Point Hope.
Read MoreGovernor Walker Responds to Departure from Paris Climate Agreement
Governor Walker pointed directly to erosion and climate change affecting Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Newtok.
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