Dozens of residents in Haines, Alaska were evacuated from their homes as rain and landslides continued to saturate the mountainsides near residential neighborhoods. An emergency alert was sent out on Thursday night, and mudslides had already swept away houses. Residents spent the night in hotels and an army of volunteers helped connect evacuees with shelter. Donations piled up at the American Legion Hall, which is serving as the evacuation center for residents displaced by flooding and mudslides. Counselors are on site for anyone who needs to talk, and back-up counselors are coming this weekend from Juneau to help support the school. Rain and snow are predicted to continue into next week.
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Haines, Alaska, United States |