One Town’s Fishing Fleet Among Damages From Powerful Western Alaska Storm

The powerful storm that has pounded Western Alaska has caused plenty of damage, including to most of the fishing boats in at least one community. Here’s KTOO with more:

In Chevak, City Administrator Dennis James said the community had lost most of its fishing fleet.

“There are multiple boats and motors that sunk and these are our livelihood — equipment for the livelihood of the people,” he said. “It’s pretty devastating to witness something like this.”

Here are some more social media reactions from the devastation.