Alaska Catholics Call for Prayer and Support After Devastating Floods
Catholic dioceses in Alaska are calling for prayer and support after flooding from a recent typhoon devastated several coastal communities.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong struck the state's western coast over the Oct. 11-12 weekend, killing at least one. Two other individuals remain missing, and hundreds of stranded residents have been airlifted to Anchorage for safety, with many watching their homes float away.
- At least 1,800 Alaska residents from nearly 50 communities have been displaced, according to state officials.
- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy warned that some areas might be uninhabitable "for some time" after briefings on the damages indicated "almost something out of a warzone."
"almost something out of a warzone"
Author's summary: Alaska Catholics need prayer and support after floods.