Tropical Storm Hagupit Tracks Through Yap State; No Direct Threat to Marianas, NWS Says
SAIPAN — Tropical Storm Hagupit is passing through Yap State and poses no direct threat to the Marianas, but trade winds, hazardous seas and strong rip currents will continue across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, the National Weather Service said in a Thursday morning weather alert.
CHCC Confirms Recovered Remains Identified as Chet R. Brochon
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation confirmed Thursday that the recovered remains connected to the missing cargo vessel Mariana have been identified as Chet R. Brochon.
DPS Warns Public Against Tampering With Power Lines, Copper Materials
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Safety is warning the public not to tamper with power lines or remove materials containing copper wire as crews work to restore power across the islands, the agency said in a Thursday advisory.
Joint Task Force Micronesia Commander Says Sinlaku Response Has Shifted to Shelter Focus
SAIPAN — Rear Adm. Joshua Lasky, commander of Joint Task Force Micronesia, said the military’s Super Typhoon Sinlaku response has transitioned from opening ports and clearing routes to a focus on shelter, in an interview with the NMI News Service at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday.
Local Health Clinics Update Saipan Operating Hours During Sinlaku Recovery
SAIPAN — Several Saipan health clinics have updated their operating hours during Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, with most maintaining standard daytime service and the three Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation specialty clinics offering the longest windows.
COTA Logs 621 Emergency Transports Since Sinlaku; Call-A-Ride Restored on Rota and Tinian
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has logged 621 emergency transports since activating for Super Typhoon Sinlaku response on April 10, with medical trips accounting for the largest share, the agency said in a Thursday service update.
DPL Closes Managaha to the Public, Citing Biohazard and Safety Risks From Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Department of Public Lands has temporarily closed Managaha Island to all general public access, citing biohazard concerns, fire hazards and unstable terrain identified in an on-site assessment after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the agency said Wednesday.