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Presidential Declaration of Emergency for Chuuk State

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On March 30, 2015, Governor Johnson Elimo declared a state of emergency due to damage by Typhoon Maysak, including 5 deaths, extensive damage to private and public properties including schools, health facilities, public utilities, private residences, and the sinking of several fishing, passenger and dive ships. Typhoon Maysak is currently a category 2 storm while going through the outer islands of Chuuk and is expected to rise to category 3 tomorrow.