Super Typhoon Sinlaku Resource Hub

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM CHST

Real-time updates and resources for Super Typhoon Sinlaku response and recovery in saipan.

Susupe Village, Saipan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku 2026.

Image Credit: Will Hunter

URGENT UPDATES:

    • Kagman

      • Free Water Distribution: Sunday, April 19 at 9 AM

        • Entrance: Kagman Elementary School

        • Exit: Kagman Fire Station

        • Access: On Foot or By Vehicle

        • One case of water limit per family

    • Capitol Hill

      • Route 312

      • 8 AM - 11 PM

      • Each vehicle allowed up to 100 gallons of water

    • Chalan Kanoa

      • Texas Road (in front of W.S. Reyes Elementary)

      • 8 AM - 11 PM

      • Each vehicle allowed up to 100 gallons of water

    CUC - “Residents are advised to follow CUC’s Precautionary Boil Water Notice, which is to bring water to a roiling boil for at least three (3) minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.”

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM CHST

  • Primary Locations:

    • Kagman High School (North)

      • (670) 664-3780

      • (670) 237-3196

    • Marianas High School (Central)

      • (670) 237-3201

      • (670) 237-3201

    • Koblerville Elementary (South)

      • (670) 237-3622

      • (670) 237-3627

    Secondary Locations (Open after Primary Locations are Full):

    • Kagman Elementary School

    • Kagman Community Center

    For Registered Sex Offenders:

    • Susupe Early Head Start

    We hope to expand this section to include available apartment rentals and longer-term housing options for families. If you know of any listings or resources, please share them with us.

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM CHST

    • Kagman Road Blockage (Route 34)

      • No Heavy Vehicles are permitted to pass through the area.

      • The Saipan Mayor's Office and the Department of Public Works are working to find alternate routes out of Kagman through Kagman 1 to As Teo and through the Laolao Bay Area at this time.

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM CHST

    • Marpi Landfill

      • 1 PM - 5:30 PM

    • Lower Base Transfer Station

      • 8 AM - 5:30 PM

    Separate your waste before arriving. Loads that are not sorted may be turned away.

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM CHST

  • 1.⁠ ⁠Essential Documentation

    FEMA will need to verify your identity and your connection to the damaged property. Gather these items in a waterproof, portable container or a secure digital cloud: 

    •⁠ ⁠Proof of Identity: Social Security Number (SSN) for at least one household member, and a government-issued photo ID. 

    •⁠ ⁠Proof of Occupancy: Documents showing the damaged home was your primary residence (e.g., utility bills, bank statements, or a lease agreement). 

    •⁠ ⁠Proof of Ownership: For homeowners, have your deed, mortgage statement, or property tax bill ready. 

    •⁠ ⁠Insurance Information: A list of all your coverage (homeowners, flood, auto, etc.) and your policy numbers. 

    2.⁠ ⁠Evidence of Damage

    FEMA inspectors use your descriptions and photos to verify the extent of the loss.

    •⁠ ⁠Take Photos and Videos: Capture the damage to the structure of your home and your personal property before you start cleaning up. 

    •⁠ ⁠List Damaged Items: Create an inventory of lost or damaged items, noting their estimated value. 

    •⁠ ⁠Keep Receipts: Save every receipt for emergency repairs, temporary lodging (hotels), or replacement of essential items.

    3.⁠ ⁠Financial and Contact Info

    To speed up the process, ensure you have the following ready:

    •⁠ ⁠Household Income: Your total annual household income (before taxes) at the time of the disaster. 

    •⁠ ⁠Direct Deposit Info: Bank name, account type, routing number, and account number. Direct deposit is significantly faster than a mailed check. 

    •⁠ ⁠Current Contact Info: A phone number and mailing address where you can be reached if you are displaced from your home. 

    4.⁠ ⁠Critical First Steps

    •⁠ ⁠File with Insurance First: FEMA cannot provide money for losses covered by insurance. You must file your insurance claim and eventually provide FEMA with your settlement or denial letter. 

    •⁠ ⁠Download the FEMA App: This allows you to apply for assistance directly from your phone, upload documents, and track your application status. 

    •⁠ ⁠Apply Even if You’re Unsure: Eligibility can be complex. Even if you have insurance, you should apply to see if you qualify for help with deductibles or items insurance doesn't cover.
Map showing directions to Kagman Elementary School with marked entrance, exit, water distribution point, and school location, on a background of trees and roads.
Map showing directions to Kagman Elementary School with marked entrance, exit, water distribution point, and school location, on a background of trees and roads.

Kagman Water Distribution (04/19)

Satellite map showing the Chalan Kanoa Water Station area with streets labeled, including Hillaryon Street, Gulfermo Avenue, Texas Road, and neighboring residential and school areas. The map highlights the water station's location with a red circle and pin.
Satellite map showing the Chalan Kanoa Water Station area with streets labeled, including Hillaryon Street, Gulfermo Avenue, Texas Road, and neighboring residential and school areas. The map highlights the water station's location with a red circle and pin.

Chalan Kanoa Water Station

Satellite map of Capitol Hill area with markers for roads, buildings, and landmarks including Capitol Hill Post Office, Department of Community, CNMI PSS Early Childhood, and Capitol Hill Water Station, with a red circle marking a specific location on Capitol Hill Road.

Capitol Hill Water Station

What’s Open?

This list is continuously updated by our community. Please reach out to share any new or corrected information.

    • Mobil - Garapan, Middle Road, Chalan Piao

      • No limit

      • Cash and card accepted

      • 7 AM - 7 PM

      • Regular & Supreme

    • Shell (DanDan)

      • No limit

      • Cash and card accepted

      • 10 AM - 6:30 PM

      • V-Power Only, Walk-in Fuel Container Transactions

    • Shell Express Highway (Middle Road)

      • 9 AM - 6:30 PM

      • V-Power & Diesel

      • Walk-in Containers Allowed

    • Shell (Susupe)

      • No limit

      • Cash and card accepted

      • 9 AM - 6:30 PM*

        • *Station will close at 6:30 PM or while fuel is available

      • V-Power & Diesel

    • Shell (San Roque)

      • Government or First Responders Only

    Wait times and availability are based on recent reports and may change quickly. We are working hard to keep this information current. We recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM CHST

    • Saipan Ice

      • Cash only

    • Water Company

    • Diamond Water

      • Non-drinking water

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM CHST

    • ACE (8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Sunday ALL STORES)

      • Susupe

        • Card accepted

      • Middle Road/Gualo Rai

      • San Vicente

    • YCO Hardware (Garapan)

    • Hanmi Hardware (Garapan)

    • Guang Dong Hardware (Finasisu)

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM CHST

  • It is recommended to call ahead to confirm availability before visiting, as supplies may change quickly.

    CARD ACCEPTED:

    • Rising Market (Kobler)

    • Koblerville Market

    • Twins Supermarket (DanDan)

    • Ocean Star (DanDan)

    • Welcome Market (San Roque)

    • Sunflower Store (Puerto Rico) - EBT Accepted

      • 8 AM - 10 PM

    • Green Consume Store (As Lito)

      • (670) 288-6668

    • San Antonio Market - EBT Accepted

      • (670) 235-6898

    • K Supermarket (San Antonio)

    • Happy Market (Finasisu)

    • Chang Ming (Garapan)

    • Joeten - Susupe, DanDan, Garapan, and Superstore

      • Susupe - EBT Accepted

        • (670) 235-6445

      • DanDan - EBT Intermittent

        • (670) 235-6016

      • Superstore

        • Only 1 cash register is operational. Main parking is flooded so drive carefully. Trucks can park there but smaller vehicles should park at the Movie Theatre.

    • Lucky D (San Vicente)

      • (670) 235-2366

    • Chalan Piao Market

      • (670) 234-4989

    • 999 Store (Chalan Piao)

    • Triple J Pay-less Fresh Market (Susupe) - EBT Accepted

      • 9 AM - 2 PM

    • Ming Ming Store (Susupe)

    • Lao Market (Chalan Kanoa) - EBT Accepted

    • Xuan Market (Chalan Kanoa)

    • LJ’s

      • Middle Road - WIC, EBT Accepted

      • Garapan - EBT Accepted

    CASH ONLY:

    Please reach out to us if you have updated information on the accepted payments of the following stores.

    • Angel Market (Kagman)

      • (670) 256-8888

    • Jin Li (DanDan)

    • DanDan Market

      • (670) 234-8611

    • Lucky Star (Susupe)

    • Koblerville Store

    • JJ Market (Kobler)

      • (670) 288-0676

    • August Market (Garapan)

    • Grand Market (Puerto Rico)

    • Downtown Market (Oleai)

      • (670) 235-3131

    • XK Market (Chalan Kanoa)

    • Blue Sky (Chalan Piao)

      • (670) 235-8818

    • Capitol Hill Market

      • (670) 322-0513

    Battery/Solar:

    • iZone (Chalan Kanoa)

      • Power Banks, Car Inverter

      • Card accepted

    • Midea (Chalan Kanoa)

      • Card and Cash accepted

    • August Market (Garapan)

      • Solar Powered Fans

    • Saipan Panda Store (Garapan)

      • Solar Powered Fans

    • I Love Saipan (Middle Road)

      • Power Banks

      • 12 PM - 6 PM

    • Best Deal General Merchandise (San Jose)

      • Solar Lights

      • (670) 234 - 8885

    • The House (San Jose)

      • Rechargeable Fans

      • Card and Cash accepted

      • 12 PM - 4 PM

    • NAPA (San Jose)

      • Car Battery, Car Inverter

    • Carquest

    • Golden Apple Shopping (Middle Road)

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM CHST

    • Twins (Lower DanDan)

      • Bank of Hawaii

    • Joeten - Susupe, DanDan

      • Bank of Guam

    • Hannam (Kobler)

      • Bank of Hawaii

    • Bank of Guam (Joeten, Susupe)

      • 90-day loan deferment available

      • Bank of Guam reopens Monday, April 20

        • 10 AM - 2 PM

        • All services available

    • Bank of Hawaii

      • Reopens Monday, April 20

      • 9 AM - 1 PM, Monday to Friday

    • RNV Forex

      • 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM CHST

  • Centers:

    • CHCC Outpatient Pharmacy

      • (670) 234-8950

      • 8 AM - 5:30 PM (Weekdays)

      • 8 AM - 4:30 PM (Weekends)

      • Drive-Thru

        • 8 AM – 5:30PM

        • Closed for Lunch: 12 PM - 12:30 PM

      • CHCC Outpatient Pharmacy serves current established CHCC patients only. Outside prescriptions cannot be refilled.

    • Marianas Health (Oleai)

      • (670) 233-4646

    • Saipan Health Clinic

      • (670) 234-2901 / 02 / 06

    • Eucon Medical Health Center

      • (670) 233-3647

    Pharmacy:

    • Brabu Pharmacy - DanDan

      • 10 AM – 4 PM

      • (670) 235-2668

    • PHI Pharmacy - DanDan

      • 9 AM – 1 PM

      • (670) 235-6170

      • Limited services only.

    Dental:

    • New Wave Dental

      • (670) 233-3300

    • Saipan Dental Clinic

      • (670) 488-8533

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM CHST

    • Winner’s (San Antonio)

    • Friendly Laundry (Oleai)

      • 6 AM - 9 PM

    • Winners Poker Laundry (Garapan)

    • S&S Laundry (Kobler)

    • White Laundry (Chalan Kanoa)

      • 6 AM - 11 PM

    • Ming Li (As Lito)

      • 24 Hrs

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM CHST

    • Garapan

      • Cha Cafe (Card)

        • Take-Out Only

      • American Pizza & Grill (Card)

        • 11:30 AM - 8 PM

        • Take-Out Only

        • (670) 233-1180

      • McDonald’s (Card and Cash)

        • 10:30 AM - 8 PM

      • Himawari Store

      • Kinpachi (Cash Only)

        • 12 PM - 6 PM

        • Limited Menu, Take-Out Only

      • Godfather’s Bar

        • Limited Menu, Cold Beer

      • Kanto10

      • D’Elegance

      • Shirley’s Garapan

        • 7 AM - 7 PM

        • Limited Menu, Take-Out Only

        • (670) 235-4519

        • (670) 233-4520

      • Joeten Hafa Adai Deli & Bakery (Cash Only)

      • Jang Won

        • Limited Menu, Dine-In & Takeout

        • 10 AM – 9 PM

        • Lunch & Dinner: 11 AM - 2 PM, 6 PM - 9 PM (Card and Cash Accepted)

        • All Other Times: Cash Only

      • Sura

        • Buffet & Take-Out

    • San Jose

    • Middle Road/Gualo Rai

      • McDonald’s (Card and Cash)

        • 7 AM - 10 PM

        • Drive-Thru: 2 meals max.

        • In-Person: 1 meal per person

      • Pizza Hut

      • Subway (Card and Cash)

        • 10 AM - 2:30 PM, 6 PM - 9 PM

        • Take-Out Only

        • No sandwich limit

      • J’s Restaurant

        • Take-Out Only

        • 6 AM - 7 PM

    • DanDan

    • Kobler

      • Ivy’s Kitchen

    • Susupe

      • Shirley’s Susupe

        • 7 AM - 7 PM

        • Limited Menu, Take-Out Only

        • (670) 235-5379

        • (670) 233-5380

      • Summer Snow Cafe

        • Bento Only

    • Chalan Kanoa

      • CK Smokehouse (Card and Cash)

        • 7 AM - 11 PM, Monday to Sunday

        • Dine-in & Take-out

      • Kada Dia

        • D’Yummy Food

      • Great Harvest

        • 6 AM - 11 AM, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

        • (670) 234-2733

      • Surf Club Restaurant

        • 7 AM - 10:30 AM, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

        • (670) 234-1122

    • Finasisu

      • 153 Restaurant (Cash Only)

        • 7 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM

        • (670) 285-8246

        • (670) 989-8891

        • Limited Menu

    • Puerto Rico

    We are working hard to keep this information current. Things may change quickly, so we recommend calling ahead or checking directly before visiting.

    Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM CHST

⚠️ Price Gouging Assistance

If you believe you are being overcharged for essential goods or services, contact the CNMI Attorney General’s Office:

Call: (670) 237-7500
Hotline: (670) 237-7627
consumer_counsel@cnmioag.org

United States Postal Service update dated April 18, 2026, indicating the post office is open for business from 9 am to 12 pm with inbound mail resumes today. Background features a satellite image of a hurricane.
United States Postal Service update dated April 18, 2026, indicating the post office is open for business from 9 am to 12 pm with inbound mail resumes today. Background features a satellite image of a hurricane.
Notification from Mobil stating the opening of two new service stations, Mobil Garapan and Mobil Middle Road, with their operating hours from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and payment methods accepted including cash and credit card. The message emphasizes safety and patience, signed by CNMI, Saipan, dated April 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
Notification from Mobil stating the opening of two new service stations, Mobil Garapan and Mobil Middle Road, with their operating hours from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and payment methods accepted including cash and credit card. The message emphasizes safety and patience, signed by CNMI, Saipan, dated April 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

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View What’s Open in the pinned locations on the Google Map on the right.

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:42 AM CHST

Infographic with a cartoon illustration of a person taking a photo of their damaged home on a smartphone. The text provides tips on storm damage documentation for insurance claims, including taking photos, making a list of damaged items, and calling an insurance agent. The FEMA logo is in the bottom right corner.

News

Articles shared across the globe about Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

All articles are linked directly to their original sources. We do not modify or republish content.

A utility pole blocks the road in Saipan on Wednesday as a super typhoon with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredded tin roofs and forced residents to take cover from flying tree limbs.
NPR | "Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon"
NPR | "Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon"
A satellite image of Super Typhoon Sinlaku approaching the Mariana Islands and Guam over the Pacific Ocean, on April 13, 2026.
AlJazeera | "Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam"
AlJazeera | "Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam"
Flooded street with parked cars, damaged trees, and wind-blown debris during a storm.
Guam PDN | "'Beating down on us for this long': Sinlaku leaves a trail of destruction on Saipan; residents say CNMI will need support 'to get through this one'"
Guam PDN | "'Beating down on us for this long': Sinlaku leaves a trail of destruction on Saipan; residents say CNMI will need support 'to get through this one'"
Strong winds blow over palm trees and other vegetation in a backyard during a storm.
AP News | "Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds"
AP News | "Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds"

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