The houses

This is a fairly accurate drawing of a house in Akiak done by one of my students. The second story windows are wrongish because most all houses are single story. One new house built by Amish volunteers working for FIMA has a second story. Houses are on stilts because of flooding and snow. All new houses should be built at a certain height to avoid flood damage.

Our house has oil and electric heat, but many still use wood. 2/3 have running water. Most all have power. There is phone and internet service, but most villagers have cell phone service through GCI.