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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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JIC Recovery Release No. 131 - More Than $300 Million in Federal Assistance Provided to Eligible Typhoon Mawar Survivors on Guam

Now, more than 10 months after Typhoon Mawar devastated the island territory, Guam residents continue down their road to recovery with the help of federal funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration and FEMA. To date, more than $324 million in low interest disaster loans from the SBA and direct disaster assistance through FEMA have flowed into communities to help jumpstart the recovery process.

Small Business Administration:

Hazardous Surf and Seas Expected through the Weekend; Fire Weather Watch in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry conditions will cause a high fire threat.

fire weather watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon for Guam. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph possible, and humidity at 50 to 60 percent during the day are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Fire Weather Watch in Effect Beginning Friday Morning; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry conditions will cause high fire threat.

fire weather watch is in effect from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon for Guam. East winds of 25 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph possible, and humidity at 50 to 60 percent during the day are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

Wind Advisory in Effect; Refrain from Outdoor Burning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry conditions will cause a high fire threat through today.

red flag warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for Guam. Winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 30 mph, and humidity at 50 to 55 percent are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Gusty Winds Expected through Today; Red Flag Warning in Effect; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry conditions will cause a high fire threat.

red flag warning is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for Guam. East winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 30 mph, and humidity at 50 to 55 percent in the afternoon are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Local Emergency Management Executive Selected for FEMA Executive Leadership Program

A local emergency management executive was selected for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship.

Charles Esteves, Administrator for the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), was one of 26 senior crisis leaders chosen for FEMA’s executive leadership cohort focused on disruptive changes in emergency management and crisis leadership.

Fire Weather Watch in Effect; High Risk of Rip Currents Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry conditions will likely cause high fire threat.

fire weather watch remains in effect through Tuesday evening for Guam. East winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts around 30 mph, and humidity at 50 to 60 percent during the day are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Stay Out of the Water; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a long-period north swell generated by a storm east of Japan is producing hazardous surf along west, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. The following advisories are in effect:

high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. Sunday along west and east facing reefs. Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet are expected. Everyone should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

GHS/OCD Hosts Cybersecurity Training Opportunities

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), will host the following training opportunities at the GHS/OCD facility in Agana Heights:
 
  • Monday, March 25, 2024, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Essentials of Community Cybersecurity (AWR-136)
    • The half-day training is offered at no cost to eligible participants and provides participants with an introduction to concepts related to community cybersecurity.  

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