Federal Grant Award Summary

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management received a $280,570 Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development program (CFDA 11.467), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award supports two primary deliverables: tsunami hazard and inundation mapping for Saipan, CNMI, and technical assistance for the CNMI Tsunami Program. These initiatives are designed to enhance tsunami preparedness and community resilience across the Northern Mariana Islands through data-driven strategies and improved risk assessments.

The funded activities align with the NTHMP's (National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program) core mission to reduce tsunami impacts through hazard assessment and mitigation measures. Specific products and services include development of accurate, up-to-date tsunami risk assessments, expanded public awareness initiatives, and improved emergency response coordination. By building upon past successes while addressing ongoing challenges, the project will strengthen community resilience and ensure that local decision-makers have access to critical hazard information necessary for effective emergency planning and mitigation in this tsunami-prone territorial jurisdiction.