The University of Alaska Anchorage held its homecoming dance on Oct. 17 at the Student Union. The dance — which was set to take place at the Alaska Airlines Center — was relocated to provide shelter for evacuees displaced by Typhoon Halong.
Since Oct. 11, Western Alaska has experienced a combination of devastating winds and storm surges in wake of the typhoon. A video report from the National Weather Service in Alaska measured the speed of the storm at approximately 100 mph upon hitting the region.
Typhoon Halong was recorded reaching a maximum wind speed of 122 mph before reaching land, which is considered a category four hurricane, according to The Guardian. In the days following the initial storm, wind speeds between 30 to 70 mph are expected, as reported by Alaska Public Media…