On April 23, 2026, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands triggering the release of federal funds to help people and communities recover from Super Typhoon Sinlaku that occurred April 11-18, 2026. Details of the disaster declaration and assistance programs are as follows:
Declaration Number:
FEMA-4910-DR-CNMI
Incident:
Super Typhoon Sinlaku
Incident Period:
April 11-18, 2026
Federal Coordinating Officer:
Andrew Grant
National FCO Program
Individual Assistance (IA):
(Assistance to individuals and households):
IA-Designated Areas:
The entire Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands.
Public Assistance (PA):
(Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):
PA-Designated Areas:
The entire Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal assistance.
For a period of 90 days, assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal assistance, will be funded at 100 percent of the total eligible costs.
Hazard Mitigation (HM):
(Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):
HM-Designated Areas:
Under Review.
OTHER:
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the commonwealth and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
Individuals in the entire Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands can apply with FEMA the following ways:
· Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
· Constituents may call the application phone number at 1-800-621-3362.
