The Francisco C. Ada international airport in Saipan is open primarily for relief and rescue flights only. The airport has no power and is partially generator powered and without water. Both runways are operational, but in daytime only. All six jetways sustained damage. Rota airport is open; Tinian has limited daytime operations for humanitarian flights. Micronesian Air Connection Services, Micronesian Air Cargo Services, Star Marianas Air and United Airlines are flying. The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority is assessing its fleet.
Relief associations heading to the NMI include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Red Cross, the Samaritan’s Purse (out of Australia), and Team Rubicon (which was in Guam after Typhoon Mawar.) Ayuda in Guam is also spearing a donation drive.
Joint Task Force-Micronesia mobilized personnel to begin damage assessments to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s priorities, it said on April 20. For background, see, U.S. Department of War and feds ready to help, Admiral says “The Department of War is prepared to support mission assignments from FEMA such as debris clearance, assistance with inter-island sea and rotary-wing lift for the movement of personnel and supplies, operation of aerial ports and the establishment of intermediate staging bases to support recovery efforts …,” JTF-M said.
Petroleum update: Both Mobil and Shell have re-opened some stations in Saipan. Those two companies and Circle K /76 stations are operating in Guam. Power outages are affecting traffic signals and infrastructure in the NMI. The Department of Public Safety is assisting with traffic at major intersections. The Port of Guam advised April 20 fuel offloading has begun.
Telecom update: Docomo Pacific said April 20 91% of mobile cell sites and 85% of internet structures are operational in Guam. Customers can call 671-688-2273 for assistance. No information was supplied for the NMI. Docomo is lifting data limits for all NMI postpaid customers and providing a free 7-day prepaid service with unlimited data, local talk, and local text for all active NMI prepaid customers. GTA said about 80% of its wireless network is operational as of April 18. IT&E said coverage is Saipan, 73%; Rota, most areas; Tinian, 80%. Customers can call 670-682-4483 for help, 24/7. ITE's Oleai store is now operating Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Banking and finance update: So far, Bank of Guam and Bank of Hawaii have re-opened in the NMI. Bank of Hawaii is offering emergency financial relief programs to support residents in Guam and Saipan. NMI businesses and residents have until Oct. 15 to file tax; Guam residents have been given until May 15. Businesses and residents of the NMI have until Oct. 15 to file taxes; in Guam the due date is now May 15.
Utilities update: As of April 18, the Guam Waterworks Authority said 90 of 98 wells are online, with 25 on standby power, and 65 on island power. Multiple villages have low water pressure. Fuel delivery to wells on standby power is ongoing. Water tanks are in parts of Guam. The Guam Power Authority said as of April 20, the system load is 88% restored with substations 100% energized and feeders/circuits 95% energized. Nine areas of the NMI are receiving water. Boil water notices are in effect in the NMI and Guam.
The Guam Department of Public Health advised April 20 that Adult Day Care Services will operate from that date at the ADC Dementia Wusstig Facility and ADC South. ADC Central (Macheche) is without power. Families have been informed of a temporary relocation to continue services. Senior Centers remain closed at this time. Congregate hot meals will be provided through Grab and Go service at designated centers for seniors with access to a vehicle. Seniors who rely on Title III transportation will receive home delivered meals. The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. is reopening various outpatient clinics. Mass feeding operations by the Salvation Army begin in Garapan April 20 at the Fishing Base on Beach Road.
Guam Department of Education schools remain closed as of April 20, while inspections are undertaken; 11of the 12 Catholic schools have reopened. The University of Guam and the SIFA Learning Academy Charter School will re-open April 21. The Northern Marianas College is still undergoing assessment. mbj
Relief associations heading to the NMI include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Red Cross, the Samaritan’s Purse (out of Australia), and Team Rubicon (which was in Guam after Typhoon Mawar.) Ayuda in Guam is also spearing a donation drive.
Joint Task Force-Micronesia mobilized personnel to begin damage assessments to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s priorities, it said on April 20. For background, see, U.S. Department of War and feds ready to help, Admiral says “The Department of War is prepared to support mission assignments from FEMA such as debris clearance, assistance with inter-island sea and rotary-wing lift for the movement of personnel and supplies, operation of aerial ports and the establishment of intermediate staging bases to support recovery efforts …,” JTF-M said.
Petroleum update: Both Mobil and Shell have re-opened some stations in Saipan. Those two companies and Circle K /76 stations are operating in Guam. Power outages are affecting traffic signals and infrastructure in the NMI. The Department of Public Safety is assisting with traffic at major intersections. The Port of Guam advised April 20 fuel offloading has begun.
Telecom update: Docomo Pacific said April 20 91% of mobile cell sites and 85% of internet structures are operational in Guam. Customers can call 671-688-2273 for assistance. No information was supplied for the NMI. Docomo is lifting data limits for all NMI postpaid customers and providing a free 7-day prepaid service with unlimited data, local talk, and local text for all active NMI prepaid customers. GTA said about 80% of its wireless network is operational as of April 18. IT&E said coverage is Saipan, 73%; Rota, most areas; Tinian, 80%. Customers can call 670-682-4483 for help, 24/7. ITE's Oleai store is now operating Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Banking and finance update: So far, Bank of Guam and Bank of Hawaii have re-opened in the NMI. Bank of Hawaii is offering emergency financial relief programs to support residents in Guam and Saipan. NMI businesses and residents have until Oct. 15 to file tax; Guam residents have been given until May 15. Businesses and residents of the NMI have until Oct. 15 to file taxes; in Guam the due date is now May 15.
Utilities update: As of April 18, the Guam Waterworks Authority said 90 of 98 wells are online, with 25 on standby power, and 65 on island power. Multiple villages have low water pressure. Fuel delivery to wells on standby power is ongoing. Water tanks are in parts of Guam. The Guam Power Authority said as of April 20, the system load is 88% restored with substations 100% energized and feeders/circuits 95% energized. Nine areas of the NMI are receiving water. Boil water notices are in effect in the NMI and Guam.
The Guam Department of Public Health advised April 20 that Adult Day Care Services will operate from that date at the ADC Dementia Wusstig Facility and ADC South. ADC Central (Macheche) is without power. Families have been informed of a temporary relocation to continue services. Senior Centers remain closed at this time. Congregate hot meals will be provided through Grab and Go service at designated centers for seniors with access to a vehicle. Seniors who rely on Title III transportation will receive home delivered meals. The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. is reopening various outpatient clinics. Mass feeding operations by the Salvation Army begin in Garapan April 20 at the Fishing Base on Beach Road.
Guam Department of Education schools remain closed as of April 20, while inspections are undertaken; 11of the 12 Catholic schools have reopened. The University of Guam and the SIFA Learning Academy Charter School will re-open April 21. The Northern Marianas College is still undergoing assessment. mbj
