President Barack Obama OKs Disaster Relief for Alaska

President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration on Thursday for villages devastated by ice jam flooding along the Yukon river this spring. The action frees up federal funding for individuals and businesses. The aid can include grants for temporary home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to assist in the recovery effort.

Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage

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