Mobil Opens Seventh Station on Saipan; Garapan Now 24 Hours

SAIPAN — Mobil has expanded to seven open service stations on Saipan as of Thursday, April 23, adding Mobil Koblerville to its operating locations and extending Mobil Garapan to 24-hour service, according to Media Advisory No. 8 issued Thursday morning.
Saipan Mayor’s Office Deploying 42 California Wildfire Hotshots, Crews Island-Wide for Debris Cleanup and Well Access

SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office has 42 California wildfire hotshots on the ground assisting with debris removal and clearing access to water wells and power infrastructure following Typhoon Sinlaku, Communications Liaison Benjamin Maratita said Thursday in an interview with the NMI News Service
When Storm Damage Turns Into a Lease Problem: What CNMI Business Tenants and Commercial Landlords Should Do Before It Gets Worse

By Joseph M. Hallahan, Esq.
Star Marianas Air Confirms Continued Operations During Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery

SAIPAN — Star Marianas Air is reassuring the public that it remains fully operational following reports that some air carriers would suspend service, clarifying that its federal authorizations allow it to continue flying while larger carriers are grounded during post-storm airport repairs.
FEMA Water Distribution Underway Now at Airport Field; One Case Per Family

SAIPAN — FEMA bottled water distribution is underway Thursday morning at the Airport Field, with residents lining up to receive emergency drinking water as recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku continues.
Salvation Army Begins Drive-Thru Mass Feeding Distribution in Garapan Today

SAIPAN — The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services is launching a drive-thru mass feeding distribution beginning today from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until all meals are taken, at the Saturday Market and boat basin parking areas on Beach Road in Garapan, across from Kristo Rai Catholic Church.