LifeAnchorage · February 11, 2026
Evacuees staying longer
Hundreds of evacuees from the typhoon that hit Western Alaska last year remain in Anchorage with no clear timeline to leave.
Daily Alaska staff · February 11, 2026 · Anchorage
Hundreds of people evacuated from the typhoon that struck Western Alaska last year remain in Anchorage, with no clear timeline for when they will be able to return home. Almost half of the evacuees have moved from short-term arrangements into temporary housing spread across the city as their stay stretches from what was expected to be brief into weeks.
For the families affected, the extended stay means reworking daily life far from home, including school, work, and transportation while they wait for next steps. Local hotels and services in Anchorage continue to support the group as the situation continues.
City officials say the timeline for when evacuees can leave remains uncertain. Many arrived in Anchorage expecting only a short stop, and instead have found an unexpected and open-ended pause in their journey.
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Questions people ask
How many evacuees are still in Anchorage?
Hundreds of people evacuated from last year's typhoon remain in Anchorage, with almost half now in temporary housing.
When can evacuees go home?
Not yet. City officials say timelines for returning home remain uncertain.
What challenges are evacuee families facing?
Families are working out school, work, and transportation while they wait for next steps.
Who is helping support the evacuees?
Local hotels and services in Anchorage continue supporting the extended stay.
Evidence
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Claims and where they come from
- Hundreds of people evacuated from the typhoon that hit Western Alaska last year still remain in Anchorage. · alaskasnewssource.com
- Almost half of the evacuees are now settling into temporary housing across Anchorage. · alaskasnewssource.com
- City officials say timelines for the evacuees' return remain uncertain. · alaskasnewssource.com
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