Typhoon Sinlaku Disaster Relief - 2026
The Salvation Army is on the ground across Chuuk, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku — the strongest tropical cyclone of 2026 — swept a path of destruction across the Western Pacific, claiming more than 12 lives across the region and leaving tens of thousands of families without homes, food, or safe water.
Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk bears the greatest humanitarian need. The typhoon hovered over the islands for nearly four days, battering communities with relentless winds and storm surge before moving on. More than 34,000 people across 29 municipalities have been affected, with approximately 4,200 displaced — many sheltering in schools. Remote and outer island communities face the greatest barriers to aid, with roads blocked, communications severed, and outside help slow to arrive.
Our Pohnpei officers were on island when the storm passed and immediately began distributing food, water, tarps for shelter, and solar lamps to families in need. Chuuk Corps members continue to serve their neighbors amid their own devastating personal losses. Read more.
Guam
Though Guam was spared a direct hit, the typhoon brought tropical-storm-force winds and flash flooding across the island — home to approximately 170,000 residents. Wind gusts peaked at 88 mph, knocking out power, pushing coral debris onto coastal roads, and leaving families without water service. Schools and government offices closed for days, and residents sheltered in place as conditions persisted well into the following day. A federal emergency declaration was approved, enabling FEMA assistance. The Salvation Army Guam Corps mobilized immediately, serving meals alongside government and community partners.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
The typhoon’s eye passed directly over Saipan and Tinian on April 14, battering the islands for hours as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph. More than 11,000 homes were left without power, many without running water, and roads remained impassable for days. The Salvation Army Saipan soup kitchen sustained flooding damage during the storm, but operations were cleared and mass feeding began on April 20 — and continues to this day. Through partners like Micronesian Air Cargo Services and Tinian Christian Assembly, The Salvation Army has extended its reach beyond Saipan to serve families in need on Tinian and Rota as well.
The Salvation Army was here before the storm made landfall, here as it struck, and we will walk with our communities through this recovery in the years to come.
Need Assistance?
The Salvation Army is participating in coordinated community recovery efforts. Please follow the Facebook pages below for the most up-to-date information on ongoing relief efforts in your area, or contact your local corps directly:
Follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on ongoing relief efforts in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands:
Follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on ongoing relief efforts in Guam. You may also contact the Guam Corps directly by phone:
- The Salvation Army Guam on Facebook
- Guam Corps: (671) 477-9872
Please visit The Salvation Army Chuuk Corps on Nantaku Road for in-person assistance and information on ongoing relief efforts.
Your support is making a difference.
Every dollar donated has gone directly to serving families across the Western Pacific. Here is what we have accomplished together:
Relief efforts since April 16 · Last updated April 25, 2026
Meals served across Chuuk, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands
Total population of typhoon-affected communities where emergency services are active
Average meals per day prepared by the Saipan soup kitchen in its first week of operations
Our neighbors in the Pacific need your help.
Your donation goes directly to families in Chuuk, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands who have lost homes, belongings, and livelihoods — helping meet their most basic needs and supporting the long road to rebuilding their lives.
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News coverage of The Salvation Army’s Typhoon Sinlaku response from across the Western Pacific: