Following winter storms, Governor Walker declares disaster in Savoonga and Gambell

Savoonga. (Photo by Anna Rose MacArthur, KNOM – Nome)Governor Bill Walker has issued a disaster declaration for the winter storms that struck Savoonga and Gambell at the end of 2016. Almost $3 million in public assistance, state individual assistance and temporary housing assistance will be given to the St. Lawrence Island communities.
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According to a press release, Governor Walker signed the disaster declaration on February 1st. This declaration allows the State of Alaska’