FEMA sent Native Alaskans a lot of gibberish after a natural disaster
Turns out “Your husband is a polar bear, skinny” means nothing in English or Iñupiaq.
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Bizarre phrases riddle aid documents for Alaska Natives
Government officials say documents aimed at helping Alaska Natives apply for aid following typhoon damage last fall featured nonsensical phrases instead of useful instructions
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