CUC Suspends Water Service to Parts of San Vicente Tuesday for Tank Recovery
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation will suspend water service to portions of San Vicente from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, to allow the Papago Water Tank to regain normal distribution levels, the utility said in a public advisory.
Aldan Introduces Fair Billing Practices Act to Limit Surprise Back Bills
SAIPAN – Representative Vincent R. “Kobre” Aldan has introduced HB 24-59, the CNMI Fair Billing Practices Act, a measure he says is intended to protect Commonwealth consumers from unfair retroactive billing while preserving the lawful right of service providers to recover valid unpaid charges.
Tuesday Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Gusty Afternoon Winds and High Rip Current Risk
SAIPAN – Partly cloudy skies with isolated showers are expected across the Marianas on Tuesday, with east winds of 15 to 20 mph and afternoon gusts to 30 mph, the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam said in its 6 a.m. zone forecast.
GPA Preparing Additional Power Poles for Shipment to Saipan, Tinian
HAGÅTÑA, Guam – The Guam Power Authority is preparing concrete power poles and other materials for shipment to the CNMI to support post-Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery efforts on Saipan and Tinian, GPA said Monday.
JIC: 485 Temporary Tents Installed Across CNMI, Saipan Power at 98%, Tinian Still Dark
SAIPAN – The CNMI Joint Information Center reported Monday that 485 temporary tents and 45 temporary roofs have been installed across the islands through the federal S.T.R.O.N.G. mission, with 98% of Saipan’s primary power lines now energized while all of Tinian’s electrical feeders remain offline more than a month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
CHCC Announces Final Days for Three Sinlaku Recovery Outreach Programs
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. has announced final service dates for three post-typhoon outreach programs, with the Samaritan’s Purse Outpatient Tent Clinic at CHCC set to close Wednesday and two other outreach efforts wrapping up Saturday.
Northern Marianas Runner Addalee Taflinger Competes in 800m at Oceania Athletics Championships
DARWIN, Australia – Northern Marianas runner Addalee Taflinger finished eighth in the women’s 800m Under 18 race Monday on the opening day of the Oceania Athletics Championships, completing the race in 2 minutes, 31.55 seconds.
CHCC Updates Hours for Public Health, Behavioral Health and Clinic Services
SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. has released updated service hours and program information across multiple departments as Sinlaku recovery operations continue, with most services returning to regular hours and some programs operating with temporary limitations while disaster-related facility repairs are underway.
Free Temporary Metal Roofs Available to Sinlaku Survivors Through Strong Roof Program
SAIPAN – Homeowners whose homes were damaged by Super Typhoon Sinlaku may be eligible for free temporary metal roofing through the federal Strong Roof Program, according to a public service announcement released Monday.
Navy Seabees Erecting Temporary Roofs for Sinlaku Survivors in Garapan
SAIPAN – U.S. Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 are erecting temporary roofs for Saipan residents whose homes were damaged by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, working through a task list coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.