FEMA has approved 1,670 disaster assistance applications for CNMI survivors, releasing $5.5 million in Individual Assistance as of May 12, according to FEMA External Affairs Officer Veronica Verde.
Individual assistance for the CNMI was activated on April 23, the day President Donald Trump issued the major disaster declaration authorizing federal aid for damages from the April 11–18 storm.
“So far, there have been 7,868 applications for FEMA assistance, 1,670 already approved and the rest are pending,” Verde said. She added that FEMA continues to process registrations and verify documentation, with additional approvals expected as inspections and eligibility reviews move forward.
According to the Joint Information Center, the Survivor Recovery Center in Susupe—which opened May 6—will shift to a new operating schedule beginning Monday. The center will now open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays. A disability‑priority line will be available inside during all hours. Residents may walk in for FEMA assistance, SBA disaster loan support, housing concerns and other recovery services.
The $5.5 million approved to date covers housing support, personal property losses and other disaster‑related needs. FEMA field teams remain deployed throughout the islands to help survivors register, update their applications and resolve case questions.
Residents who have not yet applied—or who need to update their information—may contact FEMA through the Helpline at 800‑621‑3362, the FEMA App, or DisasterAssistance.gov. The deadline to apply remains June 22.
