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Typhoon Halong Relief: Ways to Support Western Alaska

Typhoon Halong has left a devastating mark on remote coastal communities across Western Alaska, including Kwigillingok, Kipnuk, and others that have faced severe flooding and destruction. Our hearts are with the families who have lost their homes, livelihoods, and sense of safety.

As Alaskans, we share a deep connection to these communities and the waters that sustain us all. Moments like this remind us of our collective responsibility to support one another—through compassion, preparedness, and resilience-building across our state.

The Alaska Chadux̂ Network stands with our neighbors in Western Alaska and remains committed to doing our part to strengthen and protect Alaska’s coastal communities in the face of these growing challenges.

➡️ Financial Donations:
• Alaska Community Foundation’s Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund: alaskacf.org/westernalaska
• American Red Cross of Alaska Disaster Relief: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
• The Salvation Army Alaska Division: https://give-ak.salvationarmy.org/campaign/734563/donate
• Attend the Alaska Native Heritage Center Benefit Concert – Oct. 18, 6–10 PM at Williwaw, 25% of all proceeds go to support the Typhoon Halong relief efforts

➡️ Supply Donations:
• Drop off at GCI Stores in Anchorage (C St., Dimond, Muldoon, Abbott), Wasilla, and Fairbanks
• Bring items to the AFN Convention – Dena’ina Center, Room 6
Oct. 17 (1–5 PM) | Oct. 18 (8 AM–2 PM) Alaska Federation of Natives – Official Page

Together, we can help Western Alaska recover and rebuild.

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Buddy Custard
Buddy Custard is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alaska Chadux Network (ACN). He possess extensive knowledge and expertise working maritime operations from both the public and private sectors, including serving with the U.S. Coast Guard for over 30 years attaining the rank of Captain and as a senior manager for an oil exploration and production company operating in the U.S. Arctic Outer Continental Shelf for over 3 years.