Relief efforts

By Press Release

Posted on Nov 20 2018

: A Marine holds a puppy that was rescued on Tinian during the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yutu. The military helped the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the CNMI government deliver aid to those affected by Super Typhoon Yutu, which damaged hundreds of homes and left many residents without shelter, power, food, or access to clean water. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: Robert Pesapane, director of the National Preparedness Division for Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX, honors the military for completing their mission supporting relief efforts on Tinian. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: Tinian Mayor Joey P. San Nicholas, right, receives a plaque from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during a ceremony honoring the Marines for completing their mission supporting relief efforts on Tinian. At left is Tomas Kaselionis, FEMA Division supervisor. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: The U.S. military transports relief supplies and a humanitarian tent to be used as a temporary home for a disaster survivor whose home was damaged by Super Typhoon Yutu on Saipan. The tent support package includes a tent, portable beds, a toilet kit, a five-gallon solar bag shower, a multi-fuel stove, cookware, and two five-gallon (collapsible) water cubes. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: The U.S. military transports relief supplies and a humanitarian tent to be used as a temporary home for a disaster survivor whose home was damaged by Super Typhoon Yutu. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: The U.S. military sets up a humanitarian tent to be used as a temporary home for a family whose home was damaged by Super Typhoon Yutu. The military is deployed to Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam to help FEMA and the Commonwealth deliver aid to those affected by Super Typhoon Yutu. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: The U.S. military sets up a humanitarian tent to be used as a temporary home for Alex Laniyo, center, and his family whose home was damaged by Super Typhoon Yutu. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

: Guam Army Reservists with the 368th Military Police Company organize and pack emergency supply packages at a supply warehouse during Red Cross emergency supply delivery last Nov. 17, to Saipan. The American Red Cross’ volunteers and staff workers are here to deliver vital services to the people in need after Super Typhoon Yutu struck the CNMI on Oct. 24, 2018. (GRACE SIMONEAU/FEMA)

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