Typhoon Halong slams Alaska, unlocking 75% federal repair aid
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
A major disaster was declared for parts of Alaska after severe storms, flooding, and Typhoon Halong hit in October 2025. This means people and communities affected can get federal help covering 75% of eligible costs for repairs and recovery. The government has up to six months from the declaration date to prioritize and process aid applications.
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Individual Assistance for Designated Areas
If you live in the designated areas, FEMA authorized Individual Assistance after the severe storms and Typhoon Halong that hit October 8–13, 2025. The declaration (FEMA-4893-DR) was issued October 22, 2025 and makes federal help available to eligible households in the Lower Kuskokwim REAA, Lower Yukon REAA, and Northwest Arctic Borough.
Public Assistance Authorized in Affected Areas
FEMA authorized Public Assistance for the same designated areas after the October 8–13, 2025 storms and Typhoon Halong. Public Assistance can fund repair and recovery for public infrastructure and facilities in the Lower Kuskokwim REAA, Lower Yukon REAA, and Northwest Arctic Borough.
Federal Share Capped at 75% of Eligible Costs
Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Other Needs Assistance (section 408) are limited to 75 percent of total eligible costs. That means up to 75% of eligible repair and recovery costs may be paid by federal funds for this disaster.
Specific Disaster Aid Programs Identified
The notice lists specific federal assistance programs and CFDA numbers that will be used to report and draw funds, including Disaster Unemployment Assistance (97.034), Disaster Housing Assistance (97.048–97.050), Crisis Counseling (97.032), Disaster Legal Services (97.033), Hazard Mitigation Grant (97.039), Community Disaster Loans (97.030), and others. These program names indicate the types of federal assistance available for the declared disaster.
Six-Month Priority Processing Window
The declaration sets a period not to exceed six months after October 22, 2025 for implementing section 310(a) priority for Public Facility and Public Housing Assistance applications. This creates a six-month window for priority consideration of certain public facility and housing applications starting from the declaration date.
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