One home destroyed, 22 considered not safe after winter storm hits Savoonga

In western Alaska, people in Savoonga are rebuilding after a severe winter storm damaged several homes on New Year’s Eve. The mayor issued a local disaster declaration and is asking for state assistance.
The storm brought in winds over 60 mph for several hours, including a peak gust of 81 mph. Those hurricane-force winds took a toll on the homes and buildings of Savoonga.
Two representatives of the American Red Cross of Alaska and two emergency managers from the Alaska