PUBLIC NOTICE

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. (APIA)
Department of Family & Community Development (DFCD)
Employment, Training & Related Services (ETR) Division

ATTENTION: Homes Damaged by High Winds in the Region

APIA informs the public of the availability of Emergency Assistance.

Emergency Assistance may provide one-time payment of up to $1,500 to assist with the repair of damages or replacement of essential needs for homes damaged by natural events, including windstorms.

Eligibility requirements:

• The damaged home is the primary residence, located in the APIA region (Akutan, Atka, False Pass, King Cove, Nelson Lagoon, Nikolski, Sand Point, St. George, St. Paul, or Unalaska)
• At least one household member is Alaska Native or American Indian

The following documentation is needed for Emergency Assistance services:

• Completed application, https://www.apiai.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/APIA-ETR-Application-for-Services-04232025-FIllable.pdf
• Tribal enrollment card, enrollment letter, or CIB
• Proof of residency (piece of mail, ID with address, utility bill)
• Documentation of household damage (usually provided as photos)
• Requested repairs or essential needs for the payment to be put towards

Please contact Patricia Curtis with any question at patriciac@apiai.org or 907-383-4292.