Hello, my name is Brian Carl, and I’m raising funds to help my family recover after Typhoon Halong devastated our home community of Kipnuk, Alaska.

When the storm hit, powerful winds and flooding caused severe damage across the village. My family lost our home and most of our belongings. We have since relocated to temporary housing in Anchorage, where we’re doing our best to find stability and rebuild our lives.

My family lost our belongings and the subsistence food we gathered this summer. Our fishing and hunting gear was lost, along with our outboard motorboat, ATV, and snowmobiles. Our berry and fishing camps were totally destroyed and have to be rebuilt.

In addition to caring for my family, I’ve been continuing my job as a liaison with Permafrost Pathways, where I have been monitoring environmental impacts, including permafrost thaw, erosion, and flooding, in my community.

Our first fundraising goal is $5,000, which will help cover:

Once this initial goal is met, I’ll post an update and, if needed, expand the campaign to support longer-term recovery — including more permanent housing and transportation.

All donations will go directly to my family. I’ll keep this page updated so you can see how your generosity is helping us recover and rebuild.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting us. Your kindness means more than words can say.

— Brian Carl