Beach Road evacuees gather at the American Legion where organizations including the Salvation Army, Red Cross and Lynn Canal Counseling are working to provide them with the resources they need. Ceri Godinez photo.

Natural disasters like the widespread flooding and landslides in Haines this week can bring out the best in people-an outpouring of volunteerism, donations and small acts of kindness-but the situation is also ripe for scammers, according to state officials.

On Friday, Haines…