2025 West Coast Storm Assistance

Please collect property ownership documents (if you have them), insurance policies (if you have one), and proof of residency (like a utility bill with your physical address on it). Also, pictures of damages (if you safely can) are recommended.

It is crucial that those who are impacted by the recent storms register for both state Individual Assistance and federal Individual Assistance as well as begin the process of registration for housing.

State of Alaska Individual Assistance (IA) – Deadline is December 9, 2025

• To register for State of Alaska Individual Assistance: Call 1-844-445-7131, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Or apply online https://ready.alaska.gov/Recovery/IA

FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) – Deadline is December 22, 2025

• To register for FEMA Individual Assistance: Call 1-866-342-1699, Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Or apply online at https://disasterassistance.gov
• FEMA storm page: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893

Red Cross Assistance

• To register for assistance through the American Red Cross: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Sources: DHS&EM Individual Assistance webpage and FEMA webpage

Evacuees from the 2025 October West Coast Storm can register for housing by calling the Non-Congregate Shelter Assistance Line at 907-759-6927, Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm.

• All individuals residing in congregate shelters in Anchorage and Bethel have transitioned to non-congregate sheltering.

Anchorage:

• Non-congregate shelter arrangements began October 27 with the intention of moving survivors into non-congregate shelter.
• Shelter services transitioned to the Spenard Community Recreation Center, located at 2020 W 48th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517. The facility is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• The center is a short-term pass-through location as survivors move into the non-congregate sheltering program.

• Children will remain in the same school system and continue to receive transportation to and from their schools. All efforts are being made to keep extended family and multigenerational family members together in the same hotels. Residents will continue to receive meals three times per day.

• Case management staff from FEMA, American Red Cross, and state Individual Assistance will be present at the hotels regularly to provide support and to assist evacuees adjust to their new shelter environment.

Bethel:

• Resources for Evacuees/Host Families – Local resources including utility assistance, bus passes, gym access and much more.

Sources: Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management announcement and City of Bethel

• Donated goods:
  • Anchorage: [To be updated]
  • Bethel: For specific needs requests from anyone – internal staff & external families, people, partners, etc., call/text (907) 545-2989 or send an email to FamilyRequest@avcp.org. Include: Name, where they are from, what village they relocated to, contact #, details of needs.
• Food:
  • Anchorage: Evacuees in the non-congregate shelters are served three meals per day; the Alaska Native Heritage Center is also providing donated traditional foods.
  • Bethel and surrounding villages: Contact the Bethel Food Assistance Program to register for the Food Bank at (907) 545-5043.
• General support:
  • Alaska 211 can connect you with available local resources that best fit your needs. Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221. Email: alaska211@ak.org or visit www.Alaska211.org. Native Alaskan language interpretation services are available.
• Low-interest disaster loans:
  • U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are available to homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by this storm. Visit https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=AK-20017 for details and to begin an application.
    • Deadline for Physical Damage filing: 12/22/2025
    • Deadline for Economic Injury filing: 7/22/2026

Sources: Southcentral Foundation, AVCP

Calista is a partner organization in the Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund to raise funds for communities affected by the October 2025 storms for immediate relief, recovery support, and long-term resilience, including disaster preparedness initiatives. Distribution decisions will be guided by advisors including regional leaders and stakeholders, ensuring resources reach affected communities based on locally identified needs. (Source: Alaska Community Foundation)

Physical Donations

• Bethel: For those who want to donate or have questions about donations, call (907) 764-7890 or email AVCPDonations@avcp.org
  • Used clothing and bedding are not being accepted. Donors will need to coordinate with local churches to see if they will accept these donations. (Source: AVCP)
• Anchorage:
  • New, unused items may be brought to the Team Rubicon West warehouse located at 120 E. 1st Ave Anchorage, Monday – Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm
  • Traditional foods: The Alaska Native Heritage Center is accepting traditional native foods for evacuees. Call (907) 205-0068 or email nativefoods@alaskanative.net only to coordinate drop off
• Amazon wish list for in-Region communities
• Amazon wish list for out-of-Region evacuees