SAIPAN, CNMI – Typhoon Soudelor survivors on Saipan can learn how to build or rebuild to reduce the likelihood of damage the next time disaster strikes. Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation experts know how and are sharing.
FEMA Mitigation specialists are at the following location to discuss specific ways to rebuild with anyone who stops by. They will have free booklets and pamphlets with more details on how to rebuild.
The first in a series will be:
Tuesday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 4:
TruValue
Beach Blvd.
Saipan, CNMI
Hours Mitigation specialists will be there (within but not necessarily the same as the store hours): weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More locations will be announced shortly.
Survivors on Saipan may be eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. They can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Those with speech disability or hearing loss who use TTY can call 800-462-7585; those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) can call 800-621-3362.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
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