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FEMA: Cost share will depend on disaster’s severity

The cost-share between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the CNMI government stands at 75/25, but that can still change depending on the severity of a disaster. FEMA external affairs representative Larissa Paschyn clarified that the cost-share is outlined in the...
Posted On Aug 24 2015 06:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc

FEMA household assistance reaches almost $1M

Federal assistance for individual households in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor has reached $944,404.82 so far. The number of registrants for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has also reached 6,808, while inspections has been completed for 670 households....
Posted On Aug 21 2015 06:06
, By Joel D. Pinaroc

Senate unanimously OKs excise tax bill

The Legislature has approved another emergency bill, this time one that removes the excise taxes imposed on generators and household appliances during the declaration of a state of disaster. House Bill 19-92 passed the Senate early this week on a unanimous vote. It will now be...
Posted On Aug 21 2015 06:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc

Inos eyes ‘typhoon shelters’ for vulnerable CNMI houses

If future plans push through, houses in vulnerable communities in the CNMI will have specially-designed “shelters” that can withstand devastating typhoons such as Soudelor. The “typhoon shelters” will be located near or inside people’s homes, and aside from providing a “safe...
Posted On Aug 21 2015 06:00
, By Joel D. Pinaroc
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