Alaskans with roots in Tonga wait to hear from relatives after massive volcano eruption. “It affects everybody that’s not in Tonga right now because of the fact that we can’t get a hold of our families'
From left, Sela Ofiu, Fehoko Pulu, Mahina Inoke and Lineni Makihele of Anchorage on Sunday were waiting to hear from relatives in Tonga on Sunday. near Tonga in the South Pacific affected Anchorage residents who have family and friends on the islands almost 6,000 miles away.
Tongans are part of Alaska’s large Polynesian community, closely related to Samoans and other Polynesians in culture and language. In Anchorage, there are more than 600 people with ties to Tonga, according to Fehoko Pulu who also attended the church on Sunday to pray for his family and friends. “As far as most of the other people in Tongan community, their families live on other islands such as Vavaʻu and Ha’apai,” she added. “Those families are still okay, they have lights and they still have electricity.”
Meanwhile, everyone is waiting for the power and internet to be restored, said Sela Ofiu who has a sister and brother in Tonga.
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