Trump administration denies full disaster funding for Western Alaska storms, state files appeal

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: January 31, 2026

Words: 1,369

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Trump administration has denied Alaska’s request for full reimbursement for disaster relief efforts immediately following last October’s devastating Western Alaska storms, despite the Dunleavy administration’s claim that the federal disaster declaration meant the state would be fully reimbursed.

That leaves the state on the hook for millions of dollars for disaster recovery, however the full amount is still unknown.

The state’s request for federal support for 100% …

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