HSEM and FEMA to Distribute Bottled Water Thursday at Tanapag Beach Playground
SAIPAN — The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in partnership with FEMA, will distribute bottled drinking water Thursday at Tanapag Beach Playground from 9 a.m. to noon, or until supplies last.
DEQ Issues Generator Safety Guidance; Reminds Residents of Carbon Monoxide Risks
SAIPAN — The Division of Environmental Quality has issued an emergency public notice providing guidance on the importation and use of gasoline- and diesel-powered generators during Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, while the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality is circulating a nine-point safety guide for residents operating generators at home.
Rota Water Crew Arrives on Saipan to Support Sinlaku Recovery Efforts
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation water crews from Rota have arrived on Saipan to work alongside local crews as restoration efforts continue following Typhoon Sinlaku, CUC announced Wednesday.
10 Ways FEMA Individual Assistance Has Changed Since Typhoon Yutu
SAIPAN — The Micronesian Legal Services Corporation has released a public information guide outlining 10 significant changes to FEMA Individual Assistance since Typhoon Yutu struck the CNMI in 2018, changes that could benefit residents applying for help after Typhoon Sinlaku.
Governor Apatang Extends Administrative Leave for Non-Essential Government Employees Through May 6
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has extended administrative leave for non-essential employees of the Commonwealth Government’s Executive Branch through Wednesday, May 6, 2026, citing continued disruptions to essential services in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Rep. Flores, Developer Launch Disaster App to Connect Sinlaku Survivors With Relief Services
SAIPAN — A new disaster intake platform built by a community volunteer coding team is now live and accepting submissions from residents affected by Typhoon Sinlaku, connecting survivors directly with relief organizations through a geofenced, multilingual app designed to fill the coordination gaps that emerged during the storm’s immediate aftermath.
Saipan Mayor’s Office Phone Lines Experiencing Surges; Office Asks for Patience
SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office announced Wednesday that its landline and call service are experiencing surges, limiting the office’s ability to receive calls as it works to assist the community with power-related issues and troubleshooting.
NMI News Service Seeks Your Photos, Videos and Stories of Recovery
SAIPAN — As the Northern Mariana Islands enters its second week of recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku, NMI News Service is asking the community to share what they are seeing on the ground, the acts of kindness, generosity and resilience that do not always make it into official reports.
NWS: Fair and Dry Conditions Through the Weekend; Rip Current Risk Continues Through Thursday
SAIPAN — The National Weather Service in Tiyan is forecasting fair and dry conditions across Saipan, Tinian and Rota through the weekend, offering a welcome break as Sinlaku recovery efforts continue.
COTA Completes 399 Emergency Transports Since Typhoon Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has completed 399 emergency transports since activating for Typhoon Sinlaku response on April 10, according to a new report covering operations through 6 a.m. Wednesday.