NMC Postpones 2026 Commencement Ceremony Due to Sinlaku Recovery
SAIPAN — Northern Marianas College has postponed its 2026 Commencement Exercises, originally scheduled for May 22, citing the widespread impact of Typhoon Sinlaku and the ongoing recovery effort.
CNMI WIC Clinic Offering Remote Phone Services During Sinlaku Recovery
SAIPAN — The CNMI WIC Clinic is open for remote over-the-phone services Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation announced Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals and Qualified Aliens; COFA Residents May Qualify
SAIPAN — Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance is available to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified aliens affected by Typhoon Sinlaku following the presidentially-declared disaster, according to a joint notice from FEMA and the CNMI Joint Information Center.
CPA Board Calls Special Meeting Thursday to Review Sinlaku Emergency Expenditures
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Ports Authority Board of Directors will hold a special meeting Thursday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the CPA Meeting Room at Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport.