Savoonga, Gambell fare differently in weekend storms

Savoonga. (Photo by Anna Rose MacArthur, KNOM – Nome)2016 ended with a Bering Sea storm that brought snow, ocean surges, and strong winds to many communities in Western Alaska. St. Lawrence Island was at risk of coastal flooding from the storm, but according to a City employee in Gambell, both communities on the island did not experience the same amount of damage.
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Curtis Siloop, the Mayor of Gambell, said residents were ready for the storm. They had prepared sandbags to prevent