THINGS TO KNOW – April 14, 2020

As of April 13, 2020. All information may change without prior notice. For corrections and additions to this list, send an email to editor@saipantribune.com or chevy_alipio@saipantribune.com, or call 235-6397 or 235-2440.

DCRM UPDATES

 The Division of Coastal Resources Management provides an update on several programs and plans. See link at www.saipantribune.com.

USDA RESOURCES

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by COVID-19. Read about it at https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_ProgramImmediateActions04082020.pdf.

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture expands provisions for lenders to offer temporary exceptions to payment deferrals for agency guaranteed loan programs. See full details at https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_Guarantee_Loan_DeferralPayments04082020.pdf.

PREPARE DOCS NOW

Those planning to apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program should prepare these documents now:

•  certification letter from their employer
•  valid ID with photo
•  passport
•  copies of the latest paycheck stubs
•  Social Security number

WHO UPDATE

 Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19. See link at www.saipantribune.com.

BANK HOURS 

• Bank of Hawaii: Monday to Friday – 9am to 1pm (Saturdays closed)
• Bank of Guam Chalan Kanoa: Closed temporarily
• Bank of Guam Garapan: Monday to Friday – 9am-1pm; Saturday closed
• First Hawaiian Bank Oleai: Monday to Friday – 9am- 1pm; Saturday closed
• First Hawaiian Bank Gualo Rai: Monday to Friday – 9am- 1pm; Saturday closed

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 

• USPS Chalan Kanoa: Monday to Friday – 8:30am-4pm; Sat 9am-12pm
• USPS San Vicente: Monday to Friday – 12pm-5:30pm; Sat 12pm-3pm

SUPERMARKETS

• For a list of the status of open and closed stores and those with limited hours, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fyRm2XtrIPg7hQ_XN_YbesQYP6IxVwghB_xAXRz44xI/edit

RESTAURANTS

• For a list of the status of open and closed restaurants and those with limited hours, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8TVlgGVM-vXAT5a_o0Eac3tftLTjL2AV4iPem0Zqdo/edit

OTHER BUSINESS:

• For a list of their status, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/15zg5hv22fhoKWoLQgasVb-bdioeJrpD5FjhdzgiBoW0/edit

MEDICAL SERVICES

• For a list of the status of open and closed medical services and those with limited hours, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGsdjdlau3mY8HABuqkioITq0j9Zr7L48FMpYdD8htU/edit

HOTELS

• For a partial list of the status of open and closed hotels and those with limited hours, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O9fTmFzIsI-zev7M6YbPS_xHiq4vNxrxUKIh0v42GkE/edit

RESOURCES

 Demystifying the CARES ACT: A primer for businesses. Plus Saipan Chamber of Commerce updates. See https://myemail.constantcontact.com/De-mystifying-the-CARES-ACT-and-Local-Updates.html?soid=1129193858340&aid=0EXsNhZzzis

 For more information about DIY face coverings, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html.

 Commonwealth Health Care Corp. services. See link at www.saipantribune.com.

 Frequently-asked-questions about direct assistance under CARES Act. See link at www.saipantribune.com. 

 Needing mental health tips? See link at www.saipantribune.com.

 Announcement about re-opening of boat ramps and docks. See link at www.saipantribune.com.  

 Announcement about re-opening of public beaches and pathways. See link at www.saipantribune.com. 

 Avoid COVID-19 scams: Attorney General Edward Manibusan issues alert of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) scams. See link at www.saipantribune.com.

Settlement Fund office hours

The Settlement Fund office has reduced its service hours to half day. We are still restricting access to the public and will continue to receive and respond to inquiries by phone, fax and email only from 8am to 1pm, Monday – Friday. Fund staff will be available to assist members only by telephone, fax, or email. Contact Information for the Settlement Fund: tel: (670) 322-3863; fax: (670) 664-8080; email: info@nmisf.com. (PR)

Source: Compiled by Saipan Tribune/Chevy Alipio