{"id":321430,"date":"2020-04-22T06:06:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T20:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=321430"},"modified":"2020-04-22T06:06:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T20:06:45","slug":"things-to-know-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/things-to-know-4\/","title":{"rendered":"THINGS TO KNOW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>As of April 21, 2020. All information may change without prior notice. For corrections and additions to this list, send an email to editor@saipantribune.com or chevy_alipio@saipantribune.com, or call 235-6397 or 235-2440.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saipan municipal ID renewals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Effective April 27, 2020 the Office of the Mayor of Saipan\u2019s ID section will be providing an online submission and scheduled curbside pick-up service for municipal ID renewals. Get more information by clicking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Municipal-ID-renewal.jpg\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUA Fact Sheet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fact sheet on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for the CNMI. For more information on the PUA program, review Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No. 16-20 at <a href=\"https:\/\/wdr.doleta.gov\/directives\/corr_doc.cfm?docn=4628\">https:\/\/wdr.doleta.gov\/directives\/corr_doc.cfm?docn=4628<\/a>. See FACT SHEET at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PUA-Fact-Sheet-for-the-CNMI-1.pdf\">link<\/a> on www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BECQ continues to provide services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality is be providing limited services to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get more details by clicking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BECQ-Service-Listing.pdf\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>USDA aid for rural residents, businesses, communities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Rural Development has taken a number of actions to\u00a0help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. To learn more, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_CUMULATIVEUpdate04152020.pdf\">https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_CUMULATIVEUpdate04152020.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHO UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.3-eng-5.pdf\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BANK HOURS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bank of Hawaii: Monday to Friday &#8211; 9am to 1pm (Saturdays closed)<br \/>\n\u2022 Bank of Guam Chalan Kanoa: Closed temporarily<br \/>\n\u2022 Bank of Guam Garapan: Monday to Friday &#8211; 9am-1pm; Saturday closed<br \/>\n\u2022 First Hawaiian Bank Oleai: Monday to Friday &#8211; 9am- 1pm; Saturday closed<br \/>\n\u2022 First Hawaiian Bank Gualo Rai: Monday to Friday &#8211; 9am- 1pm; Saturday closed<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. POSTAL SERVICE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 USPS Chalan Kanoa: Monday to Friday &#8211; 8:30am-4pm; Sat 9am-12pm<br \/>\n\u2022 USPS San Vicente: Monday to Friday &#8211; 12pm-5:30pm; Sat 12pm-3pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUPERMARKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a list of the status of open and closed stores and those with limited hours, see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/SUPERMARKETS-3.docx\"> link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESTAURANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a list of the status of open and closed restaurants and those with limited hours, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/RESTAURANTS-2.docx\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER BUSINESSES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a list of their business operations status, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/OTHER-BUSINESSES-2.docx\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDICAL SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a list of the status of open and closed medical services and those with limited hours, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MEDICAL-SERVICES-2.docx\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOTELS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a partial list of the status of open and closed hotels and those with limited hours, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/HOTELS-2.docx\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ONLINE RESOURCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demystifying the CARES ACT: A primer for businesses. Plus Saipan Chamber of Commerce updates. See <a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/De-mystifying-the-CARES-ACT-and-Local-Updates.html?soid=1129193858340&amp;aid=0EXsNhZzzis\">https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/De-mystifying-the-CARES-ACT-and-Local-Updates.html?soid=1129193858340&amp;aid=0EXsNhZzzis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Commonwealth Health Care Corp. services. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Health-Care-Services-4.3-7.pdf\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently-asked-questions about direct assistance under CARES Act. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CARES-benefits-7.png\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/li>\n<li>Needing mental health tips? S See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mental-Health-Tips-QUICK-OVERVIEW_Vs3_2020-7.pdf\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid COVID-19 scams: Attorney General Edward Manibusan issues alert of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) scams. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-Scams-Apr-6-2020-7.pdf\">link<\/a> at www.saipantribune.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: Compiled by Saipan Tribune\/Chevy Alipio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of April 21, 2020. All information may change without prior notice. 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