How to get Assistance
Anyone evacuated from Western Alaska as a result of the 2025 October West Coast Storm who needs sheltering help can call the Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Assistance Line at 907-759-6927, Monday - Saturday 9am-6pm.
Disaster Food Boxes in Anchorage - food boxes are available for those living independently (not in NCS, whether it be on their own or with family or friends) at:
- Lutheran Social Sevices 1303 W. 33rd Avenue-
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00-4:00 PM
- Wednesday 4:00 - 7:00 PM
- The Salvation Army Family Services Pantry, 1712 A Street
- Tuesday - Friday 1:30-4:00 PM
Red Cross Assistance- To Register for assistance through the American Red Cross:1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)
State of Alaska Individual Assistance (IA) – If you have experienced significant losses or emergency expenses from this disaster, you may be eligible for financial support from the State of Alaska. Please
visit this website or call 1 (844) 445-7131 to get more information and apply for the State of Alaska Individual Assistance and Temporary Housing programs.Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Deadline to apply: December 9, 2025.
FEMA Individual Assistance (IA)- For Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs visit the disaster website or phone 1 (866) 342-1699 for personalized, Alaska-specific services. 7 days a week 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deadline to apply: December 22, 2025
Animal Connections: A comprehensive list of animals displaced by the storm, where they were found, and where they are now is on
Alaska Typhoon Dogs.