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CNMI Relief Effort

Typhoon Sinlaku
Relief & Recovery

On April 14, 2026, Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall over Saipan and Tinian with sustained winds near 150 mph. Homes were torn apart, power and water knocked out across the islands, roads left impassable, and the only hospital on Saipan severely flooded. Nearly 50,000 people were affected. Recovery could take weeks to months.

This page exists to connect hands willing to help with communities that need them. If you can offer time, resources, or a place to stage supplies, fill out the form below. Every response is reviewed by our team.

Cat 4

At landfall

150 mph

Sustained winds

~50,000

People affected

April 14

2026 landfall

The storm hit home.

Sinlaku formed on April 9 and rapidly intensified into the strongest storm of 2026, peaking at 173 mph sustained winds. Its large eye passed directly over both Tinian and Saipan simultaneously, a rare and devastating track.

The storm lingered for more than two days. Families sheltered without electricity, cell service, or running water. Roofs were ripped from homes. Flooding reached the hospital. Infrastructure still recovering from Typhoon Mawar in 2023 took another direct hit.

Over 1,000 people sheltered across Guam and the CNMI. As of April 16, no fatalities have been confirmed, but the damage is estimated at over $1 billion. A federal disaster declaration has been issued.

Volunteers needed.

+Clean water and non-perishable food
+Tarps, generators, and fuel
+Medical supplies and first aid
+Debris removal and construction crews
+Drop-off and distribution sites
+Transportation — vehicles, boats, logistics
+Childcare and eldercare support
+Community outreach and translation

Volunteer form

Stand with the Marianas.

Fill out what you can. Every skill, every resource, every open door matters. Our team reviews each response and coordinates with relief organizers on the ground.

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