15 May 2026

USACE, Partners Install First STRONG Roofs After Typhoon Sinlaku

In a critical step toward community recovery after Typhoon Sinlaku, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District, in close partnership with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) government, Island Mayor’s Offices, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S Department of War has installed the first temporary roofs in Saipan and Tinian bringing immediate protection to storm-damaged homes.

24 Apr 2026

249th Engineers Restore Hope and Power After Typhoon Sinlaku

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20 Apr 2026

USACE Provides Power Generators for Response Efforts From Typhoon Sinlaku

When Super Typhoon Sinlaku—the strongest tropical cyclone of 2026—swept across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam, it unleashed flash flooding and delivered a devastating direct hit to Saipan and Tinian. As the need for life-saving humanitarian relief surged, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District’s Power Planning and Response Team focused on one immediate priority: getting temporary emergency power online on Saipan. Within 24 hours upon arrival, the team worked rapidly under challenging conditions to successfully install three critical generators for water facilities, with more planned, marking a major operational milestone in the island's recovery.

17 Apr 2026

Joint FEMA-USACE Operations Underway Following Devastating Super Typhoon Sinlaku

Super Typhoon Sinlaku has left a path of devastation across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). In response, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District have activated a closely coordinated joint operation to provide critical relief and initiate long-term recovery support for the region.