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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says a weekend storm on the state's vast western coast has caused significant damage to roads and homes in some communities

ANCHORAGE — Theres been significant damage to some roads and homes in parts of western Alaska following last weekends devastating coastal storm, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Wednesday after touring some

This storm is bringing heavy rainfall, causing concerns for potential flooding.

As water levels receded Sunday, residents in the Bering Strait region began taking stock of the damage done by the strongest fall storm to hit Western Alaska in 50 years.

At a press conference in Bethel Monday night, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he will request a federal disaster declaration for last weekend's Western Alaska storm.

Up and down Alaska’s Bering Sea coast, the scope of destruction left by a historic storm is becoming clear. The Alaska National Guard said 20 State Defense Force members had been activated and at least 40 guardsmen would also be activated to help with the recovery process,

The final remnants of Typhoon Merbok are passing over the state of Alaska. Residents of hard-hit communities are assessing damage as they await outside aid.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Saturday night that this weekend’s historic storm has impacted almost 1,000 miles of Alaska’s coastline, and it continues to batter the state.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The National Guard is helping evacuate people from Interior Alaska after snow and ice left some people stranded and without power. In a statement Friday, The Alaska National Guard said it began evacuations from the Fairbanks North Star Borough.

ANCHORAGE (AP) — The National Guard is helping evacuate people from Interior Alaska after snow and ice left some people stranded and without power.