TYPHOON SINLAKU
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
TYPHOON SINLAKU
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Community Health Programs
Public Health Data
Health Promotion & Intervention
TYPHOON SINLAKU EMERGENCY ADVISORIES, UPDATES, AND INFORMATION
This page provides timely, accurate, and essential information to support residents of the Northern Mariana Islands affected by Typhoon Sinlaku. It includes official public health advisories, safety guidance, and updates on available services and resources.
Additional safety guidance can also be found at the CDC Disaster Communications Page
COMMUNITY UPDATES & ADVISORIES
Temporary Milk Size Update
In response to ongoing power outages, CNMI WIC has temporarily approved single-serve milk sizes, in addition to quart size milk. Please note that you may choose any of the approved single-serve milk options, regardless of your category.
Approved Single-Serve Milk Options:
- Anchor Full Cream Milk
- Anchor Low Fat Milk (1% Milkfat)
- Gossner Whole Milk
- Gossner 2% Reduced Fat Milk
- Foremost Low Fat Milk
Thank you for your patience at vendor locations as they stock these newly approved milk sizes.
- Prefer to opt out of the single-serve option? Please contact the WIC office at (670) 664-4084.
- Temporary clinic hours: Monday – Friday, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
As of: 5/7/2026
COMMUNITY UPDATE — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, Public Health programs will reopen with limited direct client services.
Breast and Cervical Screening Program (BCSP)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Voucher issuance for referrals from Women’s Clinic, Oncology, and Radiology
- Contact: (670) 234-8950
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Missed appointment follow-up, new certifications, and benefit issuance
- Contact: (670) 664-4084
HOME Visiting Program
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Remote outreach, family needs assessment, and supply coordination
- Contact: (670) 664-8701 / (670) 664-8702
Newborn Hearing Screening
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Screening services for newborns, follow-up care at Children’s Clinic, and care navigation support
- Contact: (670) 234-8950
Immunization Clinic
- Vaccinations will be available at outreach sites
- Contact: (670) 234-8950
TB/HIV/STI Program
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- DOT (Directly Observed Therapy), contact investigations, and case management for TB, STI, and HIV patients
- Contact: (670) 236-8718 / (670) 664-4050
Environmental Health & Disease Prevention Program
- Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Permitting and food handler training/workshops
- Contact: (670) 664-4677
For more information, please call (670) 234-8950.
As of: 5/4/2026
Lucia Chiang Villagomez Arizapa Health Center (LCVA)
The LCVA Health Center is temporarily closed starting Monday, May 4, 2026.
- Emergency Room remains open.
- For emergencies or assistance, please call (670) 285-9342.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
As of: 5/4/2026
CHCC Outpatient Clinic Hours
Family Care Clinic
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Children’s Clinic
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Women’s Clinic
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
For more information, please call (670) 234-8950.
As of: 5/2/2026
Medical Oxygen Tank Refills Open
Medical oxygen refills are available 8AM–6PM, until further notice.
Oxygen Tank Refills: To ensure continued access to medically necessary oxygen, CHCC will refill oxygen tanks without requiring upfront payment. Patients will be billed at a later time in accordance with applicable procedures and documentation.
Important: Community members must call ahead to request oxygen tank refills.
Call (670) 236-8349 for further assistance.
As of: 4/17/2026
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT CNMI WIC UPDATE
Due to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, all active participants have received 1 month of benefits. You may shop at authorized WIC vendors with internet access (stores accepting EBT/debit/credit can process WIC). Thank you for your patience — please check our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
Please note that all active participants should have their April benefits. If your last benefit ended in March, WIC immediately issued April benefits after the typhoon to avoid any delays in getting benefits to you.
- If you had an April appointment scheduled, we will contact you to reschedule at a later time.
- If you already received April benefits prior to Typhoon Sinlaku, this should show on your ezWIC balance. No additional benefits will be issued.
Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the confusion and inconvenience this may have caused.
WIC Vendor Status — As of 4/20/2026
Saipan Stores
| Store | Open or Closed | WIC Transaction Status | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| HanNan Supermarket | Open | Okay | 670-288-9290 |
| New Downtown | Open | Okay | 670-235-3131 |
| Joeten Susupe | Open | Okay | 670-234-6445 |
| Joeten Dan Dan | Open | Please call first | 670-256-6016 |
| LJ’s Store | Open | Okay | 670-234-3813 |
| New Kagman Market | Open | Okay | 670-256-4989 |
| Blue Sky Supermarket | Open | Okay | 670-235-8818 |
| New Sara Market | Open | Okay | 670-322-6786 |
| San Roque Market | Open | Please call first | 670-323-0997 |
| Joeten Garapan | Open | Okay | 670-234-7596 |
Tinian Stores
| Store | Open or Closed | WIC Transaction Status | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Qiang | Open | Okay | 670-433-8668 |
| J & J | Open | Okay | 670-433-1000 |
Rota Stores
| Store | Open or Closed | WIC Transaction Status | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne’s Convenience Store | Open | Okay | 670-532-2263 |
| Sinapalo Safeway | Open | Okay | 670-532-0349 |
Crisis & Behavioral Health Contact Numbers
- 988 — Suicide & Crisis Hotline
- (670) 788-0114 — Addictions Services Unit
- (670) 287-4063 — Transitional Living Center
- 571-567-2444 — First Responders Health Support Line (Available 24/7)
What is 988?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers skilled, compassionate help for mental health and substance use problems for anyone at any time. It is a simple, convenient three-digit number and an immediate resource available 24/7.
988 is a key part of a broader vision for reimagined crisis care in the United States, built through federal, state, tribal, local, and community partnerships — so that everyone has someone to contact, someone to respond, and a safe place for help.
You Have Options
- To reach a crisis counselor: Call 988 and press 0 to bypass the menu options
- To reach the Veteran’s Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1
- To reach a counselor in ASL: Videophone (VP) or text 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org
Addictions Services Unit & Transitional Living Center
- Addictions Services Unit: Treatment and support for individuals struggling with substance use — (670) 788-0114
- Transitional Living Center: Short-term supportive housing for adults with serious mental illness — (670) 287-4063
For First Responders
The American Red Cross Disaster Behavioral Health Support Line is available exclusively for first responders.
- Call 571-567-2444 — Available 24/7
EMERGENCY SAFETY INFORMATION
Eat Safe Food After a Power Outage
Refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat after the loss of power. Find out what you can do to keep food safe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick. Follow these steps to keep your family safe.Before a Power Outage
Keep appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.- The refrigerator should be at 40°F or below
- The freezer should be at 0°F or below
- Freeze containers of water and gel packs to help keep your food at 40°F or below
- Have a cooler handy
- Buy dry ice or block ice to keep food cold in the refrigerator if the power might be out for a long time
During a Power Outage
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Food will stay safe for:- 4 hours in a refrigerator
- 48 hours in a full freezer
- 24 hours in a half full freezer
After a Power Outage
Never taste food to determine if it is safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out.- Throw out perishable food in your refrigerator (meat, fish, cut fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk, and leftovers) after 4 hours without power or a cold source.
- Throw out any food with an unusual odor, color, or texture.
- Check temperatures of food kept in coolers or your refrigerator with a cold source.
- Throw out food above 40°F. If you have an appliance thermometer in your freezer, check to see if it is still at 40°F or below.
- You can safely refreeze or cook thawed frozen food that still contains ice crystals or is at 40°F or below.
8 TIPS TO CLEAN UP MOLD
- Protect yourself. Put on personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, goggles) to protect your eyes, nose, mouth, and skin.
- Dry it up. Dry your home and everything in it as quickly as possible — within 24 to 48 hours if you can.
- Air it out. Open all doors and windows when you are working, and leave as many open as you safely can when you leave.
- Circulate. When electricity is safe to use, use fans and dehumidifiers to remove moisture.
- Scrub surfaces. Clean with water and a detergent. Remove all mold you can see. Dry right away.
- Don’t mix cleaners. Do not mix cleaning products together. DO NOT mix bleach and ammonia — it can create toxic vapors.
- Don’t cover it, remove it. Painting or caulking over mold will not prevent mold from growing. Fix the water problem completely and clean up all the mold before you paint or caulk.
- Toss! Take it out! Anything that was wet with flood water and can’t be cleaned and dried completely within 24 to 48 hours should be taken outside. Take photos of discarded items for filing insurance claims.
Resource: CDC Mold Cleanup Guidelines
Take Care of Your Mental Health
By following these tips, you can improve your mental and physical health. Taking care of yourself will help you handle the challenges and better cope with the emergency in your community.- It’s okay to feel stressed, sad, or overwhelmed. Talk with people like family, friends, shelter staff, or other shelter residents about how you’re feeling.
- Do gentle exercises, like walking or stretching, to help relax and feel better.
- Ask for help when needed. Small steps to care for yourself make a big difference.
- 988 — For any behavioral health crisis
- (670) 788-0114 — Addictions Services Unit
- (670) 287-4063 — Transitional Living Center
OTHER SERVICES
Disability Network CNMI — Typhoon Support
Individuals with disabilities and those with access and functional needs impacted by Typhoon Sinlaku can report disability-related immediate and unmet needs directly to the Disability Network CNMI Typhoon Support team.
- Report your needs online: https://go.hawaii.edu/ir9
- Questions? Contact Eileen Babauta at CNMI.ucedd@marianas.edu
Samaritan’s Purse Outpatient Clinic
Samaritan’s Purse Outpatient Clinic is open daily from 8 AM – 8 PM, providing free primary care, wound care, emergency support, and medications. Accepting all patients at no cost.- Location: Parking lot across the Emergency Room
- Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 8 PM
- Cost: FREE — all patients accepted at no cost
- Primary Care Services (Blood Pressure Checks, Blood Sugar/Glucose Checks, etc.)
- Wound Care
- Emergency Care
- Medications Available