Northern Marianas: US approves disaster aid for typhoon-hit Rota

The US President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), unlocking federal disaster assistance for residents of Rota, nearly a month after Super Typhoon Bavi devastated the island. The declaration, which covers damage from the Category 5 storm between 4-12 July, makes eligible households on Rota able to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance and expands federal support for government recovery efforts.

Rota Senator Paul Manglona welcomed the announcement, expressing gratitude to President Trump for issuing the Major Disaster Declaration, which will make federal assistance available to help the people of Rota recover and rebuild.

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