The CNMI Office of Homeland Security is prepared to respond to threats, disasters, and emergencies. Every CNMI citizen has a role in safeguarding our homeland from atrocious acts and natural calamities. Use this website to learn about how to protect yourself and our islands and together we can make the CNMI a safer place for us all.

Terrorist Activity

Be on the lookout for suspicious terrorist activity. According to the National Terror Alert Response Center, if you see suspicious behavior, do not confront the individuals involved.  We must train ourselves to be on the lookout for things that are out of the ordinary and arouse suspicions.

Disaster Preparedness Kit Recommendations 

During times of disaster, an emergency preparedness kit is important for you and your family to survive. Stock up on importantant items such as water, food, first aid kit, batteries, and blankets. Prepare you own kit today.  Click on the link to learn more on how to prepare a kit. 

 Disaster Assistance Information

Whenever disaster strikes, the aftermath can be devasting for an individual or business. Once a Presidential disaster declaration is made, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can assist by registering with the Agency's National Tele-registration Center at 1-800-637-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY). Federal Aid assistance can be further administered by federal, local, and volunteer ogranizations who are made readily available to help disaster victims.

As a contribution to the building of training to support the communication of tsunami risk to the public, the IOC of UNESCO has developed the TsunamiTeacher Information and Resource Toolkit. The Toolkit brings together a wealth of new and existing information on tsunamis into a single, reliable, and verified global resource that is widely accessible to people, groups, and governments around the world. TsunamiTeacher aims to build awareness and capacity to respond and mitigate the impact of tsunamis through the sharing of knowledge, research, and best practices.

American Red Cross - CNMI Chapter 

                                               You can help your community by taking FREE disaster response courses with the American Red Cross . The American Red Cross courses teach you how to manage an Evacuation Shelter, conduct Disaster Assessments, and provide Direct Assistance to Families in need. Go to CNMI Red Cross for course information on Adult/Youth/Infant CPR and First aid, youth lessons, caregiving and nurse aide competency, and more.

Citizen Corps

Since September 11, 2001, Americans are more aware than ever of the threat of terrorist acts on home soil. In the days following the attacks, we saw immediate and selfless volunteering, generous monetary gifts, blood donations, and an outpouring of support and patriotism across America. Sustaining that spirit of volunteerism and unity is crucial to defending the freedoms America holds dear.

Americans are working together to strengthen their communities. President George W. Bush is working to support community-based efforts through the newly-proposed Citizen Corps. This broad network of volunteer efforts will harness the power of the American people by relying on their individual skills and interests to prepare local communities to effectively prevent and respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, or any kind of disaster.

The CNMI Office of Homeland Security is presently establishing a Citizen Corps Advisory Council for the CNMI that will be responsible in ensuring that the Citizen Corps mission and goals is taken to the community level.  Through the CNMI Citizen Corps, it is envisioned that the CNMI community will be one that is aware, prepared, and responsive to any disaster, may it be natural or man-made.  Contact the CNMI Office of Homeland Security for more information.