The State of Alaska has started distributing disaster relief payments to residents of Western Alaska affected by ex-Typhoon Halong, with over $217,000 distributed as of Friday.
The state has received more than 940 applications for individual assistance, according to the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Federal aid has also been approved to support the affected residents.
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Author's summary: Alaska distributes disaster aid to Western Alaska residents.