Back on October 11, the remnants of Typhoon Halong struck the vast Delta of the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers, along the southwest coast of Alaska. Dozens of towns were destroyed and thousands of residents were displaced; since this remote area has no road access from the rest of the State, evacuations have been carried out by military planes and ships. Most of the evacuees lost everything, including the graves of their ancestors.
I'll admit that I limit my exposure to the news these days, not wanting to be overwhelmed by the antics of King Trump, but I do scan the New York Times each day. Until this morning, I was unaware of this disaster and, frankly, am a bit ashamed of that fact. One could only begin to imagine the coverage that such an event would have received if it occurred along a coastline of the Lower 48.
Remote and self-sufficient, these native Alaskans are Americans, just like any New York billionaire. They deserve our attention, our compassion and our financial support. Please consider making a donation to the American Red Cross on their behalf.
