The White House has declared a major disaster for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands effective April 23, 2026, triggered by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, making federal aid available for public assistance and hazard mitigation following catastrophic wind and storm‑surge‑related property damage.
Source: federalregister. Original: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08343/presidential-declaration-of-a-major-disaster-for-the-commonwealth-of-the-northern-mariana-islands
