Statement from the CEO of AVCP on Federal Disaster Declaration for Typhoon Halong
On behalf of the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and the 56 tribes we serve across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, I want to express our deep appreciation for President Donald Trump’s federal disaster declaration, which will provide $25 million in aid for communities and people impacted by Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska. This declaration is a critical step toward recovery, but it must be the beginning of a broader, sustained response.
President Trump’s words today reaffirm the importance of federal partnership in times of crisis:
“I just informed Governor Mike Dunleavy that, based on his request, I am approving $25 Million Dollars to help Alaska recover from the major typhoon they experienced earlier this month. It is my Honor to deliver for the Great State of Alaska.”
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Statement from the CEO of AVCP on Federal Disaster Declaration for Typhoon Halong
About:
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.
