Kivalina and Chukchi Coast Communities Prepped for Flooding, Erosion, Possible Evacuation
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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.
UAF Storm Surge Research Project Underway in Coastal Communities Facing Erosion
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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.
Two Rescue Missions In One Day for Coast Guard Crews Out of Kotzebue Location
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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.
Governor Walker Responds to Departure from Paris Climate Agreement
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Governor Walker pointed directly to erosion and climate change affecting Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Newtok.