Joint Information Center
The Joint Information Center (JIC) continues to coordinate response and recovery messaging following the impacts of Typhoon Sinlaku. Response agencies and partners are working around the clock to restore critical services and support affected communities across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
POWER RESTORATION SNAPSHOT
Utility | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
Power | 100% Offline | 100% Offline | Back to Normal Operations |
Water | 49% Restored (Boil Notice) | 98% Operational (Boil Notice) | 100% Restored |
System Status & Safety
- Outages: 15,624 customers remain without power, including 11,769 residential customers.
- Infrastructure: A total of 624 power poles are confirmed down.
- Hazardous Materials: EPA and FEMA support for hazardous material cleanup, including damaged transformers, has begun. As of 04/30/2026, there have been a total of 46 transformers retrieved.
Transmission & Feeder Updates
- Feeder 1 & 3, Partial 1 to the Hospital was initially energized at 4:00PM on 04/19/2026; On 05/02/2026 at approximately 12:15AM Feeder 1 went offline. Investigation of the cause of the outage is ongoing prior to reenergizing the feeder from PP1.
- On 05/02/2026 at approximately 3:30AM, CUC received notice from the CHCC that their emergency backup generator failed. As a result, CUC activated the Power Plant no. 4 (PP4) diesel engine no. 10 (DE10) to provide emergency power to the CHCC. The hospital was energized at approximately 5:00AM.
- Feeder 4: Completed restoration work of clearing down wooden poles from Kagman Main Road. Completed restoration work at the KG 131 well, Kagman Booster overhead power lines to the generator. Completed the installation of 4 power poles on Feeder 4, 1st Partial from Power Plant no. 1 towards the Governor’s Office.
- Work in Progress:
- FEMA Debris Task Force cleared access to all primary and secondary roads and cut down power poles.
- Restoration work in progress to install 1 concrete power pole toward the CUC water facility.
- Work in Progress:
- Feeder 7: Currently restringing and re-framing conductors at the As Matuis Water Wells.
- Work in Progress:
- Restringing and re-framing conductors on the 1st Partial.
- Troubleshooting transformers in the As Matuis water wells.
- Work in Progress:
- Kiya 1: Completed ongoing restoration work of restringing, reframing of conductors towards the Isley and Obyan water wells from Power Plant no. 3.
- Work in Progress:
- Straightening of concrete power poles along Kiya1/2 double circuit.
- Work in Progress:
- Kiya 3: Completed the restoration work at the S3 Lift Station, the facility has been isolated and ready to be energized. All pad-mounted transformers, customers who were isolated are awaiting the linecrew to open fuse cut-outs ready to be energized.
- FEMA Debris Task Force cleared access to Chalan Kiya Road.
- Restringing and framing of conductors on Beach Road and Chalan Msgr. Guerrero (former Atkins Kroll intersection) to the Garapan Fishing Base (near Horiguchi Building)
- Kiya Substation: Installation of FEMA generator completed on 04/28/2026. Pending procurement of the substation DC Batteries
- Kiya 4: Completed clearing of primary lines in Oleai/Falufula and Susupe (near Mt. Carmel Cathedral).
- Work in Progress:
- Restringing and reframing of primary lines on Kiya 4, 1st Partial (near the Ada Gym to the Chalan Kanoa US Post Office).
- Work in Progress:
Current Stats as of 5/2/2026: 624 poles down (101 Poles Replaced) | 552 transformers down | 15,624 total customers out (11,769 residences).
**Customers in Feeder 1 received power services on 05/01/2026, however, electrical services were interrupted and remain offline as CUC investigates the cause of the outage.
Saipan Power Generation Facilities Facility | Status Update |
Plants 1 & 2 | Preliminary damage assessments are completed. A contractor started repairs of side walls to prevent further water ingress into the switchgears and protect the generators-85% complete. Diesel Engine (DE#1) offline as of 05/02/2026 at approximately 7:55PM. |
Plant 3 | The backup generator is operational. Total energy production as of 05/02/2026 is 2,837kWh. |
Plant 4 | Operational with a peak load recorded at 1MW. Energy production is 10,044kWh for 05/02/2026. The hospital was energized by PP4 with DE#10 operating. |
Aggreko | Coordination began with CUC Power Plant no. 4 and Aggreko to begin synchronization prior to taking on additional electrical load. |
Tinian: Feeder assessments are 90% complete; 111 poles and 60 transformers are confirmed down as of 4/27/2026. All feeders remain offline (1,059 customers out).
- Number of down power poles: 111 as of 04/30/2026
- Number of transformers: 55 as of 05/3/2026 – Revised from 4/29 figure
- Linear foot of down aluminum conductors: 53,164 of 556 conductors as of 04/30/2026
- Number of damaged streetlights: 89 as of 04/30/2026
- Number of residential weather heads damaged: 116 as of 04/30/2026
- Rota line crew (5 staff) arrived on 04/27/2026 to assist with restoration.
Work in Progress:
- Ongoing retrieval of power meters from customers with generators and solar PV and debris removal.
- Coordination meeting with USACE for debris clearing and assessment of damaged and leaking transformers for retrieval.
- Feeder 3: Completed replacement & re-sagging 3.5 spans of 556 conductors, reframed wooden crossarms, replaced distribution hardware such as saddle Page 4 pins, insulators, machine bolts, washers and isolated customers on Feeder 3 towards the Maui 2 well.
Tinian Power Generation:
- Major damages to power plant structure. Ongoing assessments, debris removal, clean-up of facility and securing engines & auxiliaries, switchgear, substation areas and security fence line repairs.
- (No Change) CUC Saipan Engineering team assessed the Power Plant System on 04/20/2026 and 04/23/2026.
- An additional assessment was performed on 04/25/2026.
- Station power backup
Rota: 100% of primary lines are energized on Feeders 1 and 2. Only 8 customers remain without power due to individual infrastructure damage.
Saipan Water
Current Production: More clarification will be given in the following situational report on May 4, 2026.
Customer Access: 49% (4,311 of 8,758 customers).
Infrastructure: 59% (80 of 138) of wells and facilities are online. 25 are on the CUC power grid; 32 wells are on CUC generator.
Saipan Filling Stations (Effective 04/30)
- Capitol Hill Water Filling Station | Open 8AM – 6PM DAILY
- Puerto Rico Water Filling Station | Open 8AM – 11PM DAILY
- Chalan Kanoa Water Filling Station | Open 8AM – 11PM DAILY
- Tuturam – San Vicente Water Filling Station | Open 8AM – 11PM DAILY
Effective Friday, May 1, 2026 the KOBLERVILLE and KAGMAN WATER FILLING STATIONS will be CLOSED.
Saipan Wastewater
- All CUC wastewater facilities remain without grid power; operations continue using emergency generators.
- 12 lift stations running on CUC generators; 13 supported by portable generators (rotational use).
- Agingan Wastewater Treatment Plant operating on a FEMA-monitored and fueled generator; 5 facilities now operational with FEMA generators (A1, A3, A4, A5 Lift Stations and Sadog Tasi WWTP) as of 04/29.
- 6 lift stations currently bypassed using septic hauler trucks to prevent overflows.
- FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) program resumed; prioritizing damage assessments.
- 6 lift stations require weather head replacements (A9, A13, W8, S1, S8, T1); repairs pending.
- Water Service: 98% online; 861 total customers (679 residential).
- Damage Assessment: Damages were observed on the roof of the Tinian Water Tank. Engineering performed a damage assessment for the tank and Maui 2 booster station on 04/29/2026. Pending cost estimate for the temporary and permanent repairs to the water tank roof.
- System Operations: Maui 2 well running on backup generator.
⚠️BOIL WATER NOTICE REMAINS IN EFFECT.
- System Status: 100% online; 863 total customers (681 residential).
- Notice: Precautionary Boil Water Notice was officially canceled as of April 22, 2026.
- Infrastructure: Solar chlorination system is non-operational; CUC is using an alternative chlorination source.
Status (Last 48 Hours)
- Primary feeder damage assessments are 100% complete.
- Secondary feeder and residential service assessments are nearing completion.
- Feeder 1 & 3 (Partial) serving the hospital was reenergized on April 21 at 4:30 AM following emergency generator failure at the hospital.
- Restoration completed to Sadog Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Laboratory, and PR-164 well, pending energization.
- Restoration completed at Upper Navy Hill (Calhoun Chlorine Station and CL-2 & CL-5 wells), pending grid connection.
- Feeder 4 clearing operations completed along Kagman Main Road.
- Kiya 3 restoration completed from Sugar King to Quarter Master Intersection; work ongoing toward Chalan Msgr. Guerrero Road (near IT&E).
- Kiya 1 crews continue restringing conductors toward water wells to support restoration of water systems.
- Kiya Substation restoration ongoing; no structural damage identified.
- US DOE drone assessments of the power grid are ongoing beginning in the Koblerville sector.
Current Status
- Total power poles down: 610
- Customers without power: 15,624
- Residential customers without power: 11,769
Power Generation Facilities
- Power Plant No. 1 & 2:
- Debris clearing ongoing
- Temporary side wall repairs scheduled
- Estimated repair timeline: 3–4 weeks
- Engine drying operations underway
- Power Plant No. 3:
- Preliminary assessment completed
- Pending distribution readiness
- Power Plant No. 4:
- Debris clearing ongoing
- Contractor repair scheduled
- Estimated repair timeline: 3–4 weeks
- Aggreko Units:
- Damage assessment complete
- Pending clearance to energize feeders
Next 48-Hour Priorities
- Continue secondary feeder restoration
- Replace damaged poles and weather heads
- Energize water wells and wastewater facilities
- Continue drone damage assessments
- Coordinate arrival of Guam Power Authority (GPA) support teams (expected April 24)
Status (Last 48 Hours)
- Feeder damage assessments remain approximately 80% complete.
- Preliminary power plant damage assessment initiated.
- Estimated 245 downed poles identified.
Current Status
- All power feeders remain offline.
- Customers without power: 1,075
- Residential customers without power: 764
RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
- Provider 1 Statistics: Saipan (97%), Rota (100%), Tinian (55%).
- Provider 2 Statistics: Rota (100% on Mobile Services), Tinian (100% Restored) Saipan (Most of the island has been restored).
Restored Areas: Saipan
- Newly Restored: Aquarius Hotel
- Active Sectors: Grandvrio, Dandan, Mt. Tapochao, Kagman, Kensington Hotel, Sasha Building (Quarter Master Rd), D’Sebastian Building (Tanapag), MH2 Building (Puerto Rico), Lower Base (CUC Powerplant), Paradiso Resort, Crowne Plaza, Torres Building (across Sugar King Park), Herman’s Bakery, CNMI Homeland Security, Finasisu Kiyu-Ville, Koblerville Village, Nauru Building, Afetna Supermarket, Thunder Chicken Restaurant, RJ Plaza (across Joeten Dandan), Saipan International Airport, Gualo Rai BECQ, Navy Hill, Sadog Tasi, San Vicente, China Town.
Restored Areas: Tinian
- Status: 100% restored on mobile services.
- Active Sectors: Fleming Hotel, Carolina Heights, Tinian Airport, Marpo Village
Restored Areas: Rota
- Status: 100% restored on mobile services.
- Rota Home Services Update: Approximately 88% of customers with Home Internet, Cable TV, and Home Phone services have been restored. Work continues
Island | Provider | Locations & Hours |
Saipan | Shell | Highway Express (6:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Dandan and San Roque** (24 HOURS) **Dandan and San Roque are designated sites for First Responders & All Customers. Susupe – Undergoing Maintenance |
Mobil | Garapan (6:00AM – 8:15PM; 9:45PM – 6:00AM) Chalan Kiya, Chalan Piao, Middle Road, Koblerville, Sadog Tasi, San Vicente, Susupe (7:00AM – 7:00PM AS OF APRIL 30, 2026) | |
Tinian | Tinian Fuel Services | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Rota | Multiple | Luta Gas & Sasanhaya (6:00 AM – 7:00 PM) |
Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority From 4/10/2026 to 5/3/2026 – 503 TRANSPORTS
Current Operations
- Call-A-Ride Rota (CARR) is fully operational.
- Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) is only operating for essential trips (hemodialysis, prescription refills, clinic visits, and scheduled appointments).
- Fixed Route Blue Line 1B is operational under modified service hours. Operational hours are Sunday-Saturday from 6:30AM to 5:30PM.
- Call-A-Ride Tinian (CART) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.
Saipan Shelters & Housing
- Marianas High School (1)
- Marianas High School (2)
- Oleai Head Start
- Koblerville Elementary School
- Kagman Community Center
- Kagman High School
- Dandan Head Start
- Garapan Elementary School
- DCCA Kagman Community Center
Tinian Shelters & Housing
- Tinian Elementary School
- Magdalena M. Hofschneider, Tinian Head Start
Current Shelter Population: 418
Saipan Health & Medical Services
- CHCC Emergency Dept: 24/7 Operations.
- Outpatient Clinics ○ Family Care: Mon-Sat (8AM–11PM), Sun (3PM–11PM).
- Children’s/Women’s: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Pharmacy: 8 AM – 5:30 PM (Drive-thru available). Closed for lunch 12:00–12:30.
- Samaritan’s Purse: Daily 8 AM – 8 PM (CHCC Upper Parking Lot).
- WIC: Remote services (over-the-phone) have become available. ○ Monday – Friday from 12:30PM to 4:30PM.
- Mobile Clinics in partnership with Samaritan’s Purse & Team Rubicon ○ Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Joeten Kiyu Public Center & San Roque Church from 9AM – 12PM
- House-to-house across the community from 1:30PM – 5PM
- Private Clinics: Medical Associates (8 AM – 4 PM), Isla Community Health – Kagman (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM), Isla Community Health – Southern (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Saipan Health Clinic (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM). Sagan Hinemlo Family Clinic (Tuesdays, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Tinian Health & Medical Services
Lucia “Chiang” Villagomez Arizapa Health Center
- OUTPATIENT PHARMACY ○ Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
- CLOSED ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH in partnership with Samaritan’s Purse & Team Rubicon ○ Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Tinian Public Library
- House-to-house across the community from 7AM – 7PM
Rota Health & Medical Services
- Rota Health Center
- Hours: 7:30AM – 4:30PM
- OUTPATIENT PHARMACY ○ 8AM – 5:30 (Monday – Friday)
- CLOSED ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program, or EPAP is a federal program that helps uninsured people in disaster areas get the prescription drugs, vaccinations, medical supplies, and equipment that they need. Who qualifies? Answer: People without health insurance
People who qualify for EPAP can replace certain prescription medicine, medical supplies vaccines and certain pieces medical equipment that were:
- Lost or damaged while evacuating or because of the disaster
- Not refilled before disaster
- Lost or damaged at evacuation shelter
You are ineligible for the EPAP if you have
- Individual health insurance policy
- Employer-sponsored coverage
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Other third-party coverage
If EPAP is activated in your area after a disaster, follow these steps for help:
- Make sure you qualify for EPAP
- Find out if your prescription or medical supplies are covered by EPAP
- Find a pharmacy participating in EPAP
- Give the pharmacy your medical information
Mobile Medical Clinic Care Update As of 5/1/2026 – 542 Mobile Medical Visits
In partnership with Samaritan’s Purse® | Team Rubicon Disaster Response
CNMI Public School System
- Schools Closed/Open: All CNMI Public School System employees will return to work on April 30, 2026, as campus cleanup and safety assessments continue. A Special Board of Education meeting is tentatively planned for May 1, 2026, to help determine next steps, including the timeline for students to return.
- Some campuses remain in use as community shelters under the American Red Cross.
- FOOD ASSISTANCE – STUDENT MEAL DISTRIBUTION ○ The CNMI Public School System will begin grab-and-go meal distribution for students starting May 4, 2026, while schools remain closed due to Typhoon Sinlaku impacts.
- Meals (breakfast and lunch combined) will be available Monday through Friday, 0900–1300, while supplies last, across designated sites on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
- Students must present a valid school ID to receive meals (one meal set per ID). Limited distribution (up to two meal sets) will be available for vehicles without IDs. Private school and Head Start students are also eligible.
Northern Marianas College
- Northern Marianas College (NMC) has announced that the Spring 2026 term is ending early in response to the ongoing recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
- To further support students during these challenging times, NMC has activated a dedicated student hotline: (670) 285-2059/7651 available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WhatsApp messaging is an available option as well. More information is available at www.marianas.edu.
Northern Marianas Technical Institute (NMTech)
- NMTech campus will be open for limited operations for cleaning purposes only as it was flooded and filled with mud. Selected Staff report back to work on Monday to gut ceiling and floor tiles and drywall that has been saturated. All staff will report on Wednesday for full campus clean up. Depending on results of clean up will determine opening of campus for emergency services utilization, I.e. culinary classroom.
- Spring classes will be suspended until the latter part of June 2026.
Saipan International Airport
Status
- Daily (daylight) flights available on United Airlines, Micronesian Air Cargo/Connection Services (MACS) and Star Marianas Air (SMA) between Guam, Saipan, Tinian and Rota only. The Airport has no power and is powered by a generator. Limited running water.
- Airport Runway Assessment: Due to damage to navigational aids (navaids), flights are limited to DAYTIME operations only. Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) representatives are on-island to assess the damages to the navaids and the Air Traffic Control Tower. Parts are on order but may take time for it to arrive on the island.
- Additional assistance is being provided by staff from the Guam International Airport Authority to assess the apron and taxiway lights, runway signs and miscellaneous items around the terminal buildings.
- Loading Bridges (Jetways): All six bridges sustained damage, however, Jetway #2 is now operational. Jetway #6 is being repaired now. Two stair-carts will be used as a backup; increasing our enplaning and deplaning to three.
- Perimeter Fence: The perimeter fence line repairs are at 45% complete. Phase 2 is to fabricate chain link gates for all three (3) terminal gates.
Flights
- United Airlines resuming daily Guam service (effective April 23, 2026)
- Arrival: 8:50 AM
- Departure: 9:55 AM
- MACS and Star Marianas Air (SMA) operating daytime commuter and cargo flights
- United: Due to the operational complexities caused by Typhoon Sinlaku, United Airlines has made the difficult decision to suspend flights from Narita (NRT) to Saipan (SPN) from May 7 through July 10, 2026.
Capacity & Operations
- Flights limited to daytime operations only (due to damaged navigational aids)
- 1 operational jetway (#2); Jetway #6 under repair
- 2 stair carts available as backup
- Additional assistance is being provided by staff from the Guam International Airport Authority
Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport
- Open with restrictions
- Humanitarian flights only
- Daytime operations only
Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (Rota)
- Open and operational
- Able to receive flights
Current Status
- The Port of Saipan is open for commercial traffic and cargo operations without restrictions. All cargo operations shall be conducted at the discretion and under the coordination of Saipan Stevedore Company and the vessel agent. The backup generator at the main port has been installed and assessments to the dock lights are underway to see if they are conducive for night operations.
- The Port of Tinian is under Limited Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) WHISKEY. Port facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic. Operations are limited to DAYLIGHT only.
- Rota West Harbor: Due to potential hazards at Berths 1 and 2, the U.S. Coast Guard has ordered a suspension of all cargo delivery loading and discharge at the commercial berths.
Navigation Safety
- Mariners are advised to use caution when entering or departing waterways
- Report damaged navigation aids to the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam Command Center
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
The CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), in coordination with FEMA and non-profit partners, will continue commodity distribution operations to support affected residents. Distribution will include bottled drinking water and Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs).
Schedule and Locations:
- May 4, 2026 | Airport Field | 0900 – Until supplies last
- May 6, 2026 | Koblerville Youth Center | 0900 – Until supplies last
- May 8, 2026 | Garapan Fishing Base | 0900 – Until supplies last
Operations will be conducted in accordance with established distribution procedures. Additional sites and distribution dates will be announced as operations continue.
Free potable water distribution remains available to support residents during ongoing recovery operations.
Location: Paupau Beach and Hopwood Middle School Hours: 0700 – 1900 daily Limit: Up to 100 gallons per vehicle
This water filling station is operated using reverse osmosis systems and is a joint effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency, CNMI Government, and the United States Air Force.
DCCA’s Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) has received USDA approval for emergency waivers to support households impacted by Typhoon Sinlaku.
- 63% Automatic Benefit Replacement: All active April 2026 NAP recipients will receive a 63% replacement of benefits. No application required; funds will be credited to EBT cards within 5–10 business days.
- Hot Food Waiver: NAP benefits can be used to purchase hot, prepared foods from authorized retailers through May 27, 2026, territory-wide.
Please contact the NAP Office for further questions or concerns: (670) 237-2800.
Residents impacted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance to support disaster recovery.
How to Apply:
Residents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible using one of the following methods:
- Online: DisasterAssistance.gov
- Mobile: FEMA App
- Phone:
- (671) 735-1050
- (800) 621-3362 (Standard long-distance rates may apply)
Application time: Approximately a few minutes Reminder: Residents are encouraged not to delay applying for assistance.
Eligibility Requirements
FEMA assistance is available to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- U.S. citizens
- Non-citizen nationals
- Qualified aliens
Types of Assistance Available
Eligible residents may receive assistance for:
- Temporary housing needs
- Repairs to owner-occupied homes
- Personal property losses
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits impacted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Homeowners and Renters
Eligible residents may apply for loans to:
- Repair or replace primary residences (up to $500,000)
- Replace personal property, including vehicles (up to $100,000)
- Access low fixed interest rates with terms up to 30 years
- Receive no payments and no interest for 12 months
- Fund mitigation improvements to reduce future disaster risk
Businesses and Nonprofits
Businesses and nonprofit organizations may apply for loans to:
- Repair or replace physical property damage
- Cover financial losses related to disaster impacts
- Access funding up to $2 million
- Benefit from low fixed interest rates and extended repayment terms
- Support rebuilding and mitigation improvements
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
Small businesses and nonprofits experiencing revenue loss due to the disaster may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to:
- Meet ordinary and necessary financial obligations
- Maintain operations during recovery
- Access loans up to $2 million
- Receive no payments and no interest for 12 months
How to Apply for SBA Assistance
Visit: sba.gov/disaster
Call: (800) 659-2955
Dial 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services
Public Safety
All beaches on Saipan and Tinian are now open; however, CNMI DPS advises the public to remain cautious as debris may still be present in the water.
All beaches on Rota remain closed
All non-essential service fees are temporarily suspended during the recovery period
Traffic Safety Notice: Due to dark intersections and non-functioning traffic signals, motorists are advised to follow these guidelines:
- Complete Stop: Come to a full stop at all intersections
- Right of Way: First vehicle to arrive proceeds first
- If arriving at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right
- Left Turns: Yield to oncoming traffic unless you have established the right of way
- Reduce Speed: Slow down well in advance of intersections
- Stay Alert: Treat all non-functioning signals as a 4-way stop
- Use Signals: Clearly indicate your driving intentions
Pedestrian Safety:
Exercise extra caution, especially at night
Be aware that street lighting may be limited or unavailable
Security Operations
- Routine patrols are being conducted at FEMA generators located at water well sites.
- These patrols are aimed at preventing tampering and safeguarding critical infrastructure essential to water distribution.
Public Services
- The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) remains closed until further notice.
- All driver’s license and registration fees are waived during the closure period.
DPS remains actively engaged in maintaining public safety, protecting critical resources, and supporting recovery operations across the island.
Key Contact Information:
| Service | Contact |
| Emergency | 911 |
| CUC Trouble Desk | 670-664-4282 or 670-236-4333 |
| Public Health | 670-234-8950 |
| Red Cross | (670) 234-3459 |
| CNMI EOC Hotline | (670)-237-8000 or (670)-287-7106 |
Stay Informed
The CNMI Joint Information Center will be verifying and releasing critical information in regards to all response and relief efforts pertaining to Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The public is informed to be aware of false information and rumors that may be spreading.
The official media channels of the CNMI Joint Information Center are the CNMI Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor Facebook and Instagram Pages.
- @cnmigovernor
- @governorcnmi
- governor.cnmi.gov/jic/sinlaku/
CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- @cnmieocswp
- cucgov.org
- chcc.health
