The Department of Public Lands and Department of Lands and Natural Resources are pitching in in the ongoing cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor.<\/p>\n
DPL Secretary Pedro A. Tenorio said that DPL is lending some of it vehicles for the cleanup.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the time to help,\u201d Tenorio said, adding that the CNMI government has encouraged all departments to pitch in.<\/p>\n
DLNR Secretary Richard Seman said the DLRN, through one of its divisions, has also been sharing its resources in the ongoing efforts.<\/p>\n
He said the DLNR Parks and Recreation Division has provided equipment such as chainsaws and tractors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe division is heavily involved in the clearing efforts. The division has the equipment,\u201d Seman said.<\/p>\n
Aside from picking up trash and debris, chainsaws and tractors are being used to clear downed tree branches a day after the typhoon slammed Saipan.<\/p>\n
Since Monday, clearing operations have been conducted by government agencies, particularly the Department of Public Safety and Department of Public Works.<\/p>\n
As of Tuesday, most of the island\u2019s major roads have been cleared, although a lot of downed trees and other debris can still be seen on the side of the highways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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