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Super Typhoon Sinlaku recently tore through the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing days of 160+ mph winds and flooding, leaving widespread damage to homes and infrastructure and forcing thousands of people into emergency shelters. OET has been privileged to learn and explore with the communities and partners across the Marianas and stands with them at this difficult time. Join us in donating to the Micronesia Climate Change Alliance to help impacted communities here:
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