The storm that slammed into the west coast of Alaska brought hissing winds and rain that pelted the villages onshore.
“The water moved so fast, our town was covered in sand that got pushed up by the waves.”
Haugen grew up in Golovin but is currently living in Nome with her boyfriend and children. Her family hunkered down safely in their home, but on Monday Haugen hopped on a plane back to her hometown. Her father had to evacuate during the storm, and his home sustained damage. “Here’s the house, that’s right next to my dad’s house,” Haugen said on video call. “So, right here is the shop, right here is the house. This house is supposed to be more over here.”Many residents of Golovin are still displaced and feel adrift in a sea of debris.
“A lot of homes are going to have to rip out the flooring, furniture and we are worried about the boiler and heating,” Oliver said.
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