The Konfitma 2024 full-scale exercise schedule for Sept. 3 and 4 was announced Thursday by Bernard Villagomez, public information officer of CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Yvonne Pangelinan, senior director for student support services of the Public School System.
Konfitma is a Chamorro word that means “conforming with the plans.”
In a press conference, Villagomez said the Konfitma exercise has been a long-standing practice but was “paused” during the Covid-19 pandemic due to social distancing mandates.
“The exercise resumed in 2023, and this year, the team is accelerating…efforts to ensure readiness,” he added.
“The primary goal of the Konfitma 2024 exercise is to test the capabilities of CNMI agencies in responding to real-world scenarios. This includes collaboration with the Guam National Guard’s 94th Civil Support Team and Wisconsin’s 54th CST. The exercise aims to evaluate whether CNMI government capabilities are sufficient or if federal and Department of Defense assistance would be necessary in future emergencies,” Villagomez said.