THINGS TO KNOW – April 20, 2020

As of April 18, 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.

PUA Fact Sheet

Fact sheet on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for the CNMI. For more information on the PUA program, review Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No. 16-20 at https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?docn=4628. See FACT SHEET at link. 

USDA aid for rural residents, businesses, communities 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development has taken a number of actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. To learn more, go to https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_CUMULATIVEUpdate04152020.pdf

Paycheck Protection Program FAQs

The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has issued frequently-asked-questions regarding implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program. Read the FAQs at https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/paycheck-protection-program-frequently-asked-questions

DCRM UPDATES

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

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.

WHO UPDATE

 Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19. See link.

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, see link.

RESTAURANTS

For a list of the status of open and closed restaurants and those with limited hours, see link.

OTHER BUSINESSES: 

For a list of their business operations status, see link.

MEDICAL SERVICES

For a list of the status of open and closed medical services and those with limited hours, see link. 

HOTELS

For a partial list of the status of open and closed hotels and those with limited hours, see link. 

ONLINE 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.

 Frequently-asked-questions about direct assistance under CARES Act. See link.  

 Needing mental health tips? See link.

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

Source: Compiled by Saipan Tribune/Chevy Alipio