AVCP Executive Board Honors One-Year Anniversary of Typhoon Halong and Calls for Continued Investment in Disaster Recovery and Resilience
BETHEL, Alaska — The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Executive Board adopted a resolution marking the one-year anniversary of Typhoon Halong, honoring those affected and calling for continued state and federal support for long-term recovery, resilience, and community-led decisions.
Typhoon Halong struck Alaska in the late hours of October 11, 2025, bringing destructive winds, storm surge, flooding, and erosion to more than fifty communities. Kwigillingok and Kipnuk, AVCP member Tribes, were among the hardest hit.
The storm caused loss of life, widespread damage, utility disruptions, and one of Alaska’s largest mass evacuations. Recovery continues to affect housing, subsistence, education, employment, cultural connections, and community well-being.
“One year later, many Alaska Native communities and families are still navigating recovery and decisions about their future,” said the AVCP Executive Board. “This anniversary honors those affected and reaffirms our commitment to stronger disaster recovery systems.”
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Association of Village Council Presidents: The 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 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 our traditional waters and traditional resources.
