PALIKIR, Pohnpei — June 12, 2026 — The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) welcomes the approval of a Compact Disaster Declaration by the United States Government in response to the impacts of Typhoon Sinlaku on affected communities across the Federated States of Micronesia.
The declaration follows a collaborative Joint Damage Assessment (JDA) conducted by the FSM National Government, State Governments, and representatives of the United States Government. The assessment documented the extent of damages and recovery needs resulting from the impacts of Typhoon Sinlaku and provided the basis for the FSM’s request for a Compact Disaster Declaration.
The Government of the FSM extends its sincere appreciation to the Joint Damage Assessment teams, state and municipal governments, community leaders, and residents who supported the assessment process and contributed valuable information to ensure a comprehensive understanding of disaster impacts and recovery needs.
The approval of the Compact Disaster Declaration represents an important milestone in the FSM’s recovery efforts and reflects the strong and enduring partnership between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States under the Compact of Free Association.
Unlike domestic disaster declarations within the United States, assistance provided under a Compact Disaster Declaration is implemented through established interagency coordination mechanisms. Consistent with these procedures, recovery assistance will be coordinated by the U.S. Department of State in partnership with the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and implementing organizations, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
As announced by FEMA, an initial $8 million has been made available to the U.S. Department of State to coordinate immediate relief and recovery assistance under the Compact Disaster Declaration. Working in partnership with the FSM National Government, State Governments, and implementing organizations, these resources will support priority recovery activities identified through the Joint Damage Assessment process and subsequent recovery planning efforts. While immediate relief are underway, 86 pallets of relief items, including shelter repair kits, tarpaulins and essential supplies have recently arrived to support families as they repair and recover from Typhoon Sinlaku.
The Government of the FSM recognizes that the declaration itself marks the beginning of the recovery implementation phase. Recovery priorities and projects will continue to be refined through coordination among national and state authorities, community stakeholders, the U.S. Department of State, IOM, and other partners to ensure that assistance reaches the communities most affected by Typhoon Sinlaku.
The FSM National Government remains committed to working closely with state governments, community organizations, and international partners to ensure a coordinated, transparent, and effective recovery process.
For additional information regarding ongoing recovery coordination efforts, please contact the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECEM) through Abigail Kim-Lambert, DECEM Assistant Secretary, at kim.lambert@decem.gov.fm or by telephone at +691 320 8814.
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