CNMI Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor

31/07/2026

Super Typhoon Bavi Recovery Update (SitRep #10) – July 31, 2026, 6:30 PM • Full Report: https://bit.ly/3TO5Rgl

Power restoration remains the top priority across the CNMI, with steady progress on all islands.

Saipan is now 81% restored (11,833 customers), with crews installing and energizing transformers and reconnecting homes and businesses across multiple villages. Generation capacity has increased to 44.5 MW to support restoration.

Tinian is 93% restored (985 customers), with ongoing work in Marpo Valley, subdivisions, and Su***de Cliff areas.

Rota crews continue repairs following significant damage, including downed poles. Line work, transformer installation, and generator repairs are underway to bring more areas online.

Water service is largely restored: Saipan wells are 89% online, Tinian is fully operational, and Rota is at 99% service.

Mariners are advised to use caution as some navigational aids and VHF communications remain limited. In emergencies, call 911 or use VHF Channel 16.

Follow CNMI JIC, HSEM, and NWS Guam for official updates.

30/07/2026

FEMA assistance for Super Typhoon Sinlaku survivors remains available by phone, online, and through the FEMA App, even though in-person services at Survivor Recovery Centers have concluded. Individuals may check the status of their application by calling (671) 735-1050 or (800) 621-3362, visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, or using the FEMA App on Google Play or the App Store.

If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or another communication service, please provide FEMA with the specific number assigned to that service.

29/07/2026

𝙎𝘽𝘼 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙪, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4, Survivor Recovery Centers (SRCs) will operate Tuesday through Saturday and will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

ℹ️ Locations and hours:

📍Saipan SRC: Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍Tinian SRC: Tinian Youth Center, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SBA representatives are available on-site to help with disaster loan applications, answer questions, and provide guidance on next steps and recovery options.

As of July 27, SBA has approved more than $50.5 million in disaster loans, with over $12.7 million already disbursed to support recovery in the Commonwealth.

Do not wait. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 21. Visit an SRC for personalized assistance and to learn what help may be available.

For more information, call 800-659-2955, email [email protected], or visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

28/07/2026

Super Typhoon Bavi – Situational Report #9
July 28, 2026 - 6:30 PM ChST

The CNMI Joint Information Center continues coordinating response and recovery efforts across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Agencies remain fully engaged in restoring critical services and supporting affected communities. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4fzf2tP

Key Updates:
* Shelters: All shelters on Saipan are closed. Rota shelters currently house 72 individuals.

Power Restoration Progress:
* Saipan: 11,802 customers restored (80% energized); generation capacity now at 44.5 MW.
* Tinian: 985 customers restored (93%).
* Rota: Repairs ongoing; extensive damage includes at least 46 downed poles. Generation repairs estimated within 1–2 weeks.

Water Systems:
* Saipan: 84% of wells restored; boil water notice lifted.
* Tinian: 100% water service operational.
* Rota: 99% restored; limited outages remain.

Maritime Safety:
* Some VHF communication towers remain offline.
* Navigational aids are damaged or missing—mariners should exercise extreme caution.
* In emergencies, use VHF Channel 16 or call 911. Do not rely on social media for distress reporting.

27/07/2026

Governor David M. Apatang recently toured the factory-built BoxHouse homes and expressed his gratitude for the initiative, recognizing it as a timely contribution to the CNMI’s ongoing recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Ten homes, donated through ReadyPod, will soon provide ready-to-occupy housing for displaced families, including five veteran households.

Joining him were representatives from Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), members of Project Buddy Check 670, officials from the CNMI Legislature, and local leads involved in the CNMI Individual Assistance Program.

26/07/2026

24/07/2026

Super Typhoon Bavi – Situational Report #8
July 24, 2026 - 6:30 PM ChST

Full Report: https://bit.ly/3RbESL3

Response and recovery operations continue across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, with agencies actively restoring critical services and supporting affected communities.

Shelters: 112 occupants (Saipan: 15 | Rota: 97)

Transportation (July 3–24): 175 total activations (Saipan: 122 | Rota: 50 | Tinian: 3). Data has been audited and corrected to reflect actual totals.

Mass Distribution (Rota): 1,227 served

Utilities:
* Saipan power restoration at approximately 75%
* Tinian power: 980 of 1,059 customers restored
* Rota power repairs ongoing; generator installation and repairs in progress
* Water: Saipan wells 84% restored; Tinian 100% operational; Rota 98% restored (19 customers pending)

Air/Sea Ports:
* Saipan airport fully operational
* Tinian and Rota airports operational with limitations
* Seaports open under PHWC Whiskey with some restrictions

Health & Outreach:
* 121 mobile medical visits; 621 households reached

Reminder: Red Cross resource centers remain open across all islands to assist residents with recovery support and financial assistance.

Continue to follow official CNMI JIC channels for verified updates and safety information.

23/07/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞

As our community continues post-typhoon cleanup efforts, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) reminds customers to please keep electric and water meters clear and accessible.

DO NOT place storm debris, vegetation, construction materials, or other items over or around your meters. Keeping meters accessible allows CUC personnel to safely obtain accurate readings, perform inspections, and maintain utility service.

Blocked or covered water meters will prevent CUC from obtaining an actual reading, resulting in an estimated bill until a meter reading can be completed.

CUC appreciates the community’s cooperation and support as we continue working together to restore and maintain reliable utility services.

For more information, contact our hotline at (670) 236-4333, visit our website, and follow our social media pages for the latest updates. In case of an emergency, please contact Customer Service at (670) 664-4282.

23/07/2026

❗ 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is requesting the community’s assistance. If you have found or observed any CUC utility assets, including utility poles, conductors, transformers, meters, or other electrical equipment, please DO NOT move or handle them.

Instead, contact our 24-Hour Call Center at (670) 664-4282 and provide the location so our crews can safely retrieve the equipment.

CUC appreciates the community’s cooperation and support in helping us safely recover these utility assets as restoration efforts continue.

22/07/2026

The CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) announces that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) has approved a two-month extension of certification periods for eligible NAP households whose certifications are scheduled to expire in July, August, and September.

This temporary extension is intended to help ensure uninterrupted access to food assistance while the NAP Office continues its ongoing Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program (D-NAP) operations and recovery efforts.

Although eligible households will automatically receive the extension, all NAP recipients remain responsible for reporting any changes in their household circumstances within ten (10) days. This includes changes in household composition, income, address, or other information that may affect eligibility or benefit amounts. Timely reporting helps prevent underpayments or overpayments of benefits.

Recipients with questions regarding their certification extension or reporting requirements are encouraged to contact the CNMI NAP Office at (670) 236-2800 for assistance.

The CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as we continue serving our community and ensuring that benefits are provided accurately and efficiently.