AVCP Urges Statewide Disaster Declaration Following Typhoon Halong
Bethel, Alaska — The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is calling on Governor Mike Dunleavy to expand the disaster declaration statewide and expedite emergency response efforts following the devastating October West Coast Storm and Typhoon Halong.
While AVCP appreciates the initial and expanded declarations, the storm’s impact, hurricane-force winds, record floods, and widespread destruction demands broader action. Entire villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta have suffered severe damage, with homes destroyed and residents missing.
AVCP has activated its Bethel-based Control Center and is coordinating with tribal governments to assess needs and deliver aid. The organization urges deployment of mobile response units, establishment of shelters, fuel and generator support, and other services.
AVCP also calls on Alaska’s Congressional Delegation to support federal coordination and long-term recovery funding.
“We are doing all we can to support our communities,” said Vivian Korthuis, AVCP CEO. “We urge state and federal partners to join us in ensuring no Alaskan is left behind.”
Click link below to see letter sent to Governor Mike Dunleavy on October 12, 2025.
AVCP Typhoon Halong’s Disaster Declaration Letter to Dunleavy
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AVCP Disaster Declaration Typhoon Halong Dunleavy
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Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.
