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.
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.
Mayor’s Office Opens Emergency Tent Applications for Sinlaku-Affected Saipan Residents
SAIPAN — Saipan residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Super Typhoon Sinlaku can now apply for a federally funded emergency tent through the Office of the Mayor of Saipan, with applications available under the federal emergency declaration EM-3645-MP.
CUC Explains Why Water Service Is Uneven Across Saipan; Warns Against Tampering With Generators
SAIPAN — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation issued a public advisory Saturday evening explaining why water service remains inconsistent across Saipan and issuing a stern warning against tampering with or removing fuel from generators powering the island’s water wells.
CUC: Power Plant 3 Energizing Now; Isley Wells Coming Online to Bring Water to South Saipan
SAIPAN — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Executive Director Kevin Watson and Utility Coordinator Joel Hoepner said Saturday that Power Plant 3 was being energized as they spoke, a development that will bring water to a significant portion of south Saipan that has had little to no service since Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall 10 days ago.
Guam Sends Power Authority Crews, Airport Team and National Guard to Help CNMI Recover from Sinlaku
SAIPAN — The Government of Guam announced Saturday that personnel from the Guam Power Authority, A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport and the Guam National Guard are being deployed to assist the CNMI in the aftermath of Typhoon Sinlaku.
CHCC and Team Rubicon Bringing Mobile Medical Clinic to Saipan Neighborhoods Saturday and Sunday
SAIPAN — CHCC Public Health Services and Team Rubicon Disaster Response are operating a mobile medical clinic across Saipan neighborhoods this weekend, bringing health assessments, medical care, medication and follow-up care directly to community members.
Saipan Mayor’s Office to Open Emergency Tent Applications Monday; First Installation Already Complete in Finasisu
SAIPAN — The Saipan Mayor’s Office will open applications for emergency tent installations beginning Monday, April 28, at the Saipan Mayor’s Office, with additional drop-off and submission stations to be announced, the office said Saturday.