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Mayor reports supplies flown to Kivalina, contractor work begun; VPSO staffing and overdose concerns noted
Summary
Mayor Dickie Moto briefed the assembly on disaster response in Kivalina — insulation, plywood and lumber flown in, a contractor working on site, and continuing state and federal assessments — and noted recent overdoses and VPSO staffing needs.
Mayor Dickie Moto updated the assembly on local disaster-response efforts for Kivalina, saying materials have been flown in and work is underway.
Moto said about 10,000 square feet of insulation, plywood and 2x4 lumber have been shipped to Kivalina, a TBI contractor began work the same day, and state teams including the National Guard and forestry personnel have conducted assessments. Project Manager Walker has been to Selawik to finalize needs, Moto added.
The mayor said there has been at least one overdose in the area and that powerful drugs are present. He reported there are 13 Village Public Safety Officers (VPSO) currently and that the administration is working to secure additional funding for more officers.
Why it matters: Kivalina is managing immediate disaster repairs and needs for materials and staffing; the presence of overdoses heightened assembly concern and connected to broader proposals for emergency response in villages.
What’s next: administration staff will continue assessments and pursue additional VPSO funding; members discussed holding meetings in affected communities to coordinate response and services.
