U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the CNMI’s major disaster declaration request. Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds said it was signed Friday morning.
According to U.S. Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds, CNMI Gov. David Apatang’s request includes: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, including direct federal assistance, and Hazard Mitigation for the entire Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, including Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands. The Governor further requested a 100 percent federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
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