Disaster Unemployment Assistance

With more than $10.1 million in FEMA funding available, the CNMI opened its Disaster Unemployment Assistance portal Friday for eligible workers affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds said federal accountability requirements and the CNMI’s lack of an unemployment insurance framework are driving delays in the rollout of Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Typhoon Sinlaku.

FEMA has approved more than $10.1 million in disaster unemployment aid for the CNMI, but officials say residents will need to wait a bit longer before applications open.

FEMA is reviewing the CNMI’s $10.1 million request for Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds said Friday.