After New Year’s storm, Savoonga asks state for disaster relief

Mayor Myron Kingeekuk and a Red Cross employee survey storm-damaged homes in the community. (Photo by Davis Hovey, KNOM)In the final days of 2016, a Bering sea storm battered St. Lawrence Island, causing wind and water damage to many buildings in Savoonga. The community declared a local disaster and asked for assistance from the State in order to restore their livelihoods.
As of Friday, Jan. 6th, 30 residents are claiming storm damage to their homes or shelters, along with the community&rsq