For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
July 29, 2004
Statement on Federal Assistance in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and ordered Federal aid to
supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck
by flooding, high surf, high winds, and wind-driven rain associated
with Typhoon Tingting on June 27-29, 2004.
Federal funding is available to Commonwealth and eligible local
governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a
cost-sharing basis for the repair or replacement of facilities damaged
by flooding, high surf, high winds, and wind driven rain associated
with Typhoon Tingting in the islands of Rota, Saipan, and Tinian.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard
mitigation measures.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named William Lokey as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
The agency said additional designations may be made at a later date
if requested by the Commonwealth and warranted by the results of
further damage assessments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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