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Recovery, cleanup and storm damage assessments are underway in Kotzebue, Alaska, after a coastal storm flooded the community this week.
The state has declared a disaster as emergency teams respond.
Reporter Megan Onders spoke with community members and officials about the devastation, but also the strength being felt across the community.
Interviews: Siikauruq Whiting, Saima Chase (Native Village of Kotzebue, Emergency Manager), Paulette Schuerch (Native Village of Kotzebue), Spike Milligrock (Disaster Program Manager, American Red Cross Alaska), Derek Haviland-Lie (Mayor)
