DHS Signs Off on CNMI Major Disaster Declaration Request; Package Headed to President
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced Tuesday that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Marco Rubio has signed off on the CNMI’s request for a major disaster declaration following Typhoon Sinlaku, with the package now on its way to the president’s desk.
Fire Breaks Out at Kagman III Phase 4 Duplex Early Tuesday; DFEMS Brings Blaze Under Control
SAIPAN — The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a structure fire in Kagman III Phase 4 early Tuesday morning, bringing the blaze under control roughly two hours after units arrived on scene.
DEQ Issues Water Disinfection Guide as Boil Water Notice Remains in Effect After Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The CNMI Division of Environmental Quality is advising residents on how to disinfect non-potable water using household bleach as the Boil Water Notice remains in effect following Typhoon Sinlaku.
COTA Keeps Essential Transit Running as Sinlaku Recovery Continues
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority remains activated in support of CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management recovery operations, with limited bus service continuing for essential trips as roads are assessed following Typhoon Sinlaku.
Guam Governor Asks Trump to Activate National Guard for Sinlaku Recovery
HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero formally asked President Donald J. Trump on Monday to authorize the activation of the Guam National Guard under federal Title 32 status to support Typhoon Sinlaku disaster recovery operations across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.