BY DANIEL M. PEREZ
Journal Staff
CAPITOL HILL, Saipan — Multiple U.S. mainland media are reporting that the body of one of the six missing crew members from the Mariana cargo ship has been recovered. The ship was found overturned.
Infrastructure recovery efforts across the Northern Mariana Islands have intensified as both public and private entities restore essential water and fuel services following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp., in collaboration with the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and Samaritan’s Purse, has activated potable water filling stations to address immediate community needs.
Potable water filling stations are now operational at the Garapan Fishing Base and the Chalan Kanoa Sugar Dock.
Distribution occurs daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., individual vehicle limits are set at 20 gallons of water per visit, and residents may receive up to four free 10-liter jerry cans per vehicle while supplies remain available. A precautionary boil water notice remains in effect.
In the private sector, Mobil Oil Mariana Islands has resumed gasoline and diesel deliveries to its retail network and commercial clients on Saipan. Seven service stations have resumed operations to serve the community, with the following accessibility details:
• The Mobil Garapan service station has returned to 24-hour operations.
• Locations in Chalan Kiya, Chalan Piao, Middle Road, Koblerville, Sadog Tasi, and Susupe are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Each active station is accepting cash and credit card payments, and air units are currently available at all seven sites.
On Guam, infrastructure restoration across the region is nearing completion as telecommunications providers report high service levels and the government manages post-storm waste through activated disposal sites following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The Joint Information Center has transitioned into recovery operations to coordinate utility and sanitation efforts across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Docomo Pacific has reported that its core infrastructure is nearly fully restored, with internet services reaching 96% operational status as commercial power returns to more areas.
All mobile cell sites are currently 100% operational, though some remain on generator power and may experience brief outages during refueling, 100% of critical facilities have returned to service and service disconnections have been temporarily suspended to maintain community connectivity.
Customers can contact 671-688-CARE to report potential localized damage or area issues.
Simultaneously, the Government of Guam, in coordination with the Guam Department of Public Works and the Guam Environmental Protection Agency, is operating 12 green waste and disaster debris sites. The primary disaster debris site is located at Oka Point in Tamuning.
Sites are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with entry lines at Oka Point closing at 5:30 p.m. to ensure site security and safety. Green waste, including trees, limbs, brush, and grass, is accepted at village locations such as Assan-Maina, Dededo, Hågat, Humåtak, Inalåhan, Malesso', Talo'fo'fo, Piti, Tiyan, and Yigo.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the Joint Information Center's online platforms for the most recent recovery updates as cleanup efforts continue. mbj
Journal Staff
CAPITOL HILL, Saipan — Multiple U.S. mainland media are reporting that the body of one of the six missing crew members from the Mariana cargo ship has been recovered. The ship was found overturned. Infrastructure recovery efforts across the Northern Mariana Islands have intensified as both public and private entities restore essential water and fuel services following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp., in collaboration with the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and Samaritan’s Purse, has activated potable water filling stations to address immediate community needs.
Potable water filling stations are now operational at the Garapan Fishing Base and the Chalan Kanoa Sugar Dock.
Distribution occurs daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., individual vehicle limits are set at 20 gallons of water per visit, and residents may receive up to four free 10-liter jerry cans per vehicle while supplies remain available. A precautionary boil water notice remains in effect.
In the private sector, Mobil Oil Mariana Islands has resumed gasoline and diesel deliveries to its retail network and commercial clients on Saipan. Seven service stations have resumed operations to serve the community, with the following accessibility details:
• The Mobil Garapan service station has returned to 24-hour operations.
• Locations in Chalan Kiya, Chalan Piao, Middle Road, Koblerville, Sadog Tasi, and Susupe are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Each active station is accepting cash and credit card payments, and air units are currently available at all seven sites.
On Guam, infrastructure restoration across the region is nearing completion as telecommunications providers report high service levels and the government manages post-storm waste through activated disposal sites following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The Joint Information Center has transitioned into recovery operations to coordinate utility and sanitation efforts across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Docomo Pacific has reported that its core infrastructure is nearly fully restored, with internet services reaching 96% operational status as commercial power returns to more areas.
All mobile cell sites are currently 100% operational, though some remain on generator power and may experience brief outages during refueling, 100% of critical facilities have returned to service and service disconnections have been temporarily suspended to maintain community connectivity.
Customers can contact 671-688-CARE to report potential localized damage or area issues.
Simultaneously, the Government of Guam, in coordination with the Guam Department of Public Works and the Guam Environmental Protection Agency, is operating 12 green waste and disaster debris sites. The primary disaster debris site is located at Oka Point in Tamuning.
Sites are open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with entry lines at Oka Point closing at 5:30 p.m. to ensure site security and safety. Green waste, including trees, limbs, brush, and grass, is accepted at village locations such as Assan-Maina, Dededo, Hågat, Humåtak, Inalåhan, Malesso', Talo'fo'fo, Piti, Tiyan, and Yigo.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the Joint Information Center's online platforms for the most recent recovery updates as cleanup efforts continue. mbj
