 Chuuk Governor Johnson Elimo issued a state of emergency on April 1 and stated that international assistance was necessary. Immediate concerns included the possibility of residents starving with most of the state's crops ruined. Yap Governor Tony Ganngiyan also issued a state of emergency on April 1. On April 9, the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia held a special two-day session at the request of President Manny Mori, which included determination of typhoon relief funds. They allocated $ 1.5 million toward relief for Chuuk and Yap States on April 11. The president also issued a price freeze to pre-storm levels to prevent price gouging.
