What you need to know:
- Mat-Su residents affected by this week’s windstorm can apply for state disaster aid through Feb. 9. Assistance may cover uninsured damages or insurance deductibles. Applications are available online or by phone.
- The National Weather Service in Anchorage on Friday issued a new high wind watch for the area starting at 3 a.m. Sunday morning through Monday morning with gusts of 60 to 80 mph and windchills of as low as -20 degrees.
- Applicants are asked to provide documents such as proof of property ownership, insurance details, proof of residency, and photos of damage, if available. However, a lack of documentation does not prevent submission.
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PALMER – Mat-Su residents affected by the windstorm that struck the region earlier this week can now apply for state disaster financial assistance, even as high winds are expected to return to parts of the area this weekend.
Individual Assistance applications are open through Feb. 9 on the state’s disaster recovery portal, according to the website.
Residents can apply online or by calling (844) 445-7131…