Inos declares state of emergency for Rota

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Gov. Eloy S. Inos has declared a state of major disaster and significant emergency on the island of Rota.

According to the declaration, Rota suffered “significant damage to public and private property, the full extent of which is presently unknown.”

The declaration also stated that the “present conditions on Rota threaten the public peace, health, and safety of its residents.”

The Commonwealth Homeland Security and Emergency management Office has been authorized to use all available government equipment and property on Rota to respond to the “State of Major Disaster and Significant Emergency” on Rota.

Joel D. Pinaroc | Reporter
Joel Pinaroc worked for a number of newspapers in the Philippines before joining the editorial team of Saipan Tribune. His published articles include stories on information technology, travel and lifestyle, and motoring, among others. Contact him at joel_pinaroc@saipantribune.com.

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