CUC Explains Why Water Service Is Uneven Across Saipan; Warns Against Tampering With Generators
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation issued a public advisory Saturday evening explaining why water service remains inconsistent across Saipan and issuing a stern warning against tampering with or removing fuel from generators powering the island’s water wells.
Governor, FEMA Region 9 Administrator, Military Commander Brief Media on Sinlaku Recovery; 100% Federal Cost Share, Debris Removal Plan Announced
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang joined FEMA Region 9 Administrator Robert Fenton, Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky of Joint Task Force Micronesia, and senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior Saturday morning for the first major federal-local press conference since Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall, outlining recovery priorities, individual assistance programs and a coordinated debris removal plan.
CUC: Power Plant 3 Energizing Now; Isley Wells Coming Online to Bring Water to South Saipan
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Executive Director Kevin Watson and Utility Coordinator Joel Hoepner said Saturday that Power Plant 3 was being energized as they spoke, a development that will bring water to a significant portion of south Saipan that has had little to no service since Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall 10 days ago.
JIC Releases Typhoon Sinlaku Survivor Checklist; Four Steps to Start Your Recovery
SAIPAN — The CNMI Joint Information Center released a four-step survivor checklist Saturday urging residents to take action now to speed up their recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku.
Guam Sends Power Authority Crews, Airport Team and National Guard to Help CNMI Recover from Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Government of Guam announced Saturday that personnel from the Guam Power Authority, A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport and the Guam National Guard are being deployed to assist the CNMI in the aftermath of Typhoon Sinlaku.
CHCC and Team Rubicon Bringing Mobile Medical Clinic to Saipan Neighborhoods Saturday and Sunday
SAIPAN — CHCC Public Health Services and Team Rubicon Disaster Response are operating a mobile medical clinic across Saipan neighborhoods this weekend, bringing health assessments, medical care, medication and follow-up care directly to community members.
Saipan Mayor’s Office to Open Emergency Tent Applications Monday; First Installation Already Complete in Finasisu
SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office will open applications for emergency tent installations beginning Monday, April 28, at the Saipan Mayor’s Office, with additional drop-off and submission stations to be announced, the office said Saturday.
Rota Autism Support Group Holding Typhoon Sinlaku Donation Drive Saturday
ROTA — The Unique Pieces 670 Autism Support Group on Rota is holding a donation drive Saturday, April 25 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Childrens Park in Sinapalo to support those affected by Typhoon Sinlaku.
DPS: All Saipan Beaches Now Open; Debris Warning in Effect for Water Activities
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Safety announced Friday that all beaches on Saipan are now open to the public following Typhoon Sinlaku, but is urging anyone planning to swim or engage in recreational water activities to exercise caution.
PSS Outlines Three-Phase Damage Assessment Process; Staff Recall Decision Expected After April 27 Leadership Meeting
SAIPAN — The Public School System Commissioner of Education Lawrence F. Camacho outlined a three-phase damage assessment process Saturday in a staff memorandum, with a decision on when employees will be recalled from administrative leave expected following a PSS leadership meeting scheduled for April 27.