“These communities, all up and down the coast, have been spending all summer long gathering food and putting it in their freezer for the winter,” she said Monday night. “It remains to be seen how much of that food can be salvaged.”
“Small boats with outboard motors, four-wheelers, snow machines — my concern is that we make sure that government agencies know that these are not recreational vehicles, that these are critical vehicles for everyday living,” she said.Palin said in a news release that she’s heartbroken by the devastation.
“We are seeing the real spirit of Alaska right now, with people all over the state reaching out to help their fellow Alaskans in this time of need,” her release said. Begich, in an emailed statement, said his prayers go out to the people affected by the tragedy. As did Palin, he spoke of appreciation for first responders and the Red Cross.Alaska Public Media is our partner station in Anchorage. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. You can unsubscribe anytime.
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