Scattered Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms Monday for the Marianas; Seas Building Through Midweek
SAIPAN — Partly sunny skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are in store for Saipan, Tinian and Rota Monday, with east winds at 10 to 15 mph and highs around 86 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Tiyan. The chance of showers is 30%.
Mayor’s Office: No Tents Being Issued Yet, Applications Only — Ignore Social Media PDFs
SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office is pushing back against misinformation circulating on social media, clarifying that it is accepting applications for disaster tents but is not issuing or distributing any tents at this time.
Coast Guard Search for MV Mariana Crew Passes 85 Hours, 127,900 Square Nautical Miles
SAIPAN — U.S. Coast Guard crews and partner agencies have now searched more than 85 hours and covered over 127,900 square nautical miles in the ongoing effort to locate five missing crew members of the cargo vessel Mariana, with an HC-130 Hercules from Hawaii and the Guam-based cutter Oliver Henry continuing operations in the vicinity of the Northern Marianas.
Rota Autism Support Group Hosting Donation Drive for Special Needs Families Affected by Sinlaku
ROTA — A Rota-based autism support group is collecting donations next Saturday for special needs families on the island still recovering from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
COTA Completes 324 Emergency Transports in First 16 Days of Sinlaku Response
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority completed 324 emergency transports between April 10 and Sunday morning in support of Typhoon Sinlaku response and recovery operations, the agency reported.
CUC Urges Residents to Report Water Leaks as Recovery Stretches Limited Supply
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is asking residents to report any signs of water leaks immediately as the agency works to restore water service across Saipan following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with only a third of customers currently receiving water.
Medicaid Coverage Continues Automatically for CNMI Beneficiaries During Sinlaku Emergency
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Medicaid Agency is extending coverage automatically for eligible beneficiaries and implementing enrollment flexibilities to prevent gaps in health care access during the ongoing public health emergency and disaster conditions following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
NAP Office to Close Monday Through Wednesday for System Updates
SAIPAN — The CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program office will be closed Monday through Wednesday as staff complete system updates and prepare for the issuance of May benefits, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs announced Friday.
Marines, Seabees Offload Trucks at Saipan Port in First Amphibious Logistics Operation Since Sinlaku
SAIPAN — Landing craft from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit delivered trucks to Saipan Sunday morning in the first amphibious logistics operation to support the island’s recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with Navy Seabees and local dockworkers handling the offload at the port.
Breezy Sunday Ahead for the Marianas With Chance of Showers Through the Week
SAIPAN — A breezy Sunday is in store for the Northern Marianas, with partly cloudy skies and an isolated shower chance as a trade-wind pattern continues across the region, according to the National Weather Service in Tiyan.