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US approves disaster aid for typhoon-hit Northern Marianas

The US president approved a major disaster declaration for the Northern Mariana Islands after Super Typhoon Bavi.

Skinny McBuntu

The US president has approved a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following damage from Super Typhoon Bavi. This declaration enables access to federal disaster assistance for the affected region.

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Northern Marianas: US approves disaster aid for typhoon-hit Rota

The US president approved a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Bavi.

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