Tree Falls on House in Port Protection | Storm Damage Cleanup in Remote Alaska

After two beautiful days sailing and anchoring, we headed back into Port Protection looking for work after a powerful Alaskan storm rolled through the region. What we didn’t expect was to pull into the Back Bay and spot a couple of trees resting on top of someone’s house. Hurricane-force winds tore through Port Protection, uprooting massive trees, triggering small landslides, and damaging homes, boardwalks, and foundations. The house we found sits on a rocky, exposed shoreline where two large trees slid down the cliff and landed directly on the roof. Thankfully no one was inside. In this episode of Alaskan Gypsy Life, we: • Assess storm damage in Port Protection • Stabilize a shifting foundation • Remove weight from the roof • Inspect interior and structural damage • Work through solar, inverter, and generator systems • Plan safe tree removal on unstable terrain This is what self-reliant living in remote Alaska really looks like. Living aboard allows us to take our skills wherever they are needed most. Sometimes that means sailing. Sometimes that means chainsaws, harnesses, mud, and a slipping hillside. Port Protection endured one brutal winter with record snow and multiple major windstorms. Homes, trails, and boardwalks were heavily impacted. We are grateful to help. If you enjoy real-life remote Alaska stories, storm aftermath, off-grid problem solving, and the unpredictable beauty of Alaskan living, you’re in the right place. Subscribe for weekly episodes from our liveaboard life on the Alaskan coast. Chapters: 00:00 Sailing Back to Port Protection 01:08 Anchoring in Back Bay 02:01 Spotting the Tree on the House 03:00 Assessing the Storm Damage 04:20 Foundation Shift & Structural Concerns 05:24 Interior Damage Walkthrough 06:24 Roof Penetration & Water Intrusion 07:45 Boulder & Generator Shed Damage 09:28 Power System & Solar Setup 10:54 Root Systems & Landslide Risk 12:08 Tree Stability & Future Prevention 13:28 Winter Storm Impact on Port Protection