Recovery Update 5: U.S. Coast Guard shifts focus to environmental recovery following Super Typhoon Sinlaku

SANTA RITA, Guam— With the Port of Guam fully open and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ports open for daylight operations following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the U.S. Coast Guard entered a new phase of the response Monday focused on environmental recovery and marine safety. "With commerce moving again, our attention turns to the waterways themselves," said Capt. Worst. "We have additional crews in Saipan this week conducting pollution assessment and response operations, and the majority of vessel owners and operators are doing the right thing — taking responsibility for their affected vessels. That cooperation makes a real difference for our communities and our environment. We appreciate the support of all our partners throughout this response."