Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery

At a glance

• What: recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku (spring 2026): damage assessments for a federal major disaster declaration, Public Assistance for government facilities, the $250,000 emergency fund, and relief for the Northern Mariana Islands and Chuuk.
• Where it stands: on May 6 mayors agreed to take resident damage reports; the Council voted to ask the Legislature to extend use of remaining emergency funds.
• Next: a package of village balances and spending plans to the Legislature, led by Mayor Hofmann.

Process

• Individual Assistance: residents report name, contact number, address and damage level to their mayor's office; the report is not an application.
• Public Assistance: by Friday, enter location, damage description, photos and repair cost for each damaged public site.
• Lessons: follow documentation (DLAN tickets and email first), keep sandbags, equipment and fuel ready, give clearer green waste instructions.
• Related: Heavy Weather Preparedness, Typhoon Bobby Disaster Assistance.

Sources

• Mayors' Council of Guam regular meeting minutes, May 6, 2026 (posted, approval unconfirmed): https://mcog.guam.gov/sites/default/files/May%20Secretary%27s%20Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-05-06 - Mayors' Council of Guam

Briefings by Mr. Forrest and Deputy Director Jack Hattig. Motion to request that the Legislature extend or reauthorize remaining emergency funds: Mayor Hofmann, seconded by Mayor Rivera; carried by voice vote. Mayor Susuico is point of contact for relief supply drives; financial contributions need a separate meeting.