Countries: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America) Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description This week, Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall in the Northern Mariana Islands before striking Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). In the CNMI, the islands of Saipan and Tinian were directly struck with heavy rain, mass flooding and extreme winds. Reports confirm widespread power outages, extreme flooding, and destroyed roofs are reported across the islands. A long recovery is expected, with power outages predicted to last from weeks to months. Guam was indirectly hit by the typhoon, and sustained torrential rain, flash flooding, and general disruptions across the island. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance No NS Requests International Assistance No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society General Evacuation Shelter Relief/Supply distribution Summary As airports and flights open, additional responders are moving into the affected areas. Teams are supporting evacuation shelters, distributing emergency supplies, and starting assessments. Coordination closely with local emergency management, FEMA, and community partners is ongoing. Actions taken by others A federal emergency declaration is in place, authorizing the US Federal Emergency Agency to provide emergency protective measures and direct federal assistance to the disaster.
Guam: USA: Cyclone – 04-2026 – Super Typhoon Sinlaku #2 (2026-04-17)
RELATED ARTICLES
