Guam Homeland Security - Office of Civil Defense

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

NWS Issues Thunderstorm Advisory

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory for the Guam International Airport until 4 p.m. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind the community to be alert and take precautions by seeking shelter when lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

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No Direct Threat Expected from Tropical Storm Fengshen

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Fengshen as it continues west-northwest.

As of 7 a.m., Fengshen was located 17.1 degrees north latitude and 157.1 degrees east longitude, about 765 miles east of Saipan and 855 miles east-northeast of Guam. It is moving west-northwest at 18 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.

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National Threat Assessment Center Training Provided

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) and the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC) hosted a training by the National Threat Assessment Training Center (NTAC), a component of the United States Secret Service (USSS), on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort.

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Tropical Depression Forms Northeast of Pohnpei

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office monitor what has become Tropical Depression 26W.

As of 1 a.m., the tropical depression was centered near 14.2 degrees north latitude and 164.1 degrees east longitude, about 640 miles northeast of Pohnpei and 1295 miles east of Guam. It is moving west at 18 mph with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph.

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NWS Issues Short Term Forecast; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

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Community Invited to Celebrate Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) and the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC) invite the community to participate in Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month throughout November.

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Guam Part of National Youth Preparedness Initiative; Volunteer Instructors Needed

Guam was recently included in a nationwide youth preparedness initiative called MyPI, short for “My Preparedness Initiative.” MyPI is a four-time, national award-winning youth preparedness/youth leadership program designed to enhance individual, family, and community preparedness as well as a variety of leadership development characteristics.

Guam is to be included in the initiative and join the now expanded MyPI with 33 other states and territories.

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Community Invited to Participate in World Tsunami Awareness Day

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), following a worldwide initiative through the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), invite the community to celebrate “World Tsunami Awareness Day” (WTAD)tomorrow, November 5, 2019, to promote a global culture of tsunami awareness. Tsunamis are rare but can affect many people, especially those living in coastal communities across multiple countries. Awareness, education, early warning systems, and detection can save lives.

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Halong Now a Typhoon; No Direct Threat Expected

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor what is now Typhoon Halong.

As of 7 a.m., Halong was located 17.0 degrees north latitude and 153.3 degrees east longitude, about 520 miles east-northeast of Saipan and 615 miles east-northeast of Guam. The system is moving northwest at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. It is forecast to intensify through Wednesday, though will remain to the east of the Marianas.

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Tropical Depression Now Tropical Storm Halong; System Expected to Stay East of the Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Halong.

As of 7 a.m., Halong was located 14.1 degrees north latitude and 156.1 degrees east longitude, about 695 miles east of Saipan and 760 miles east of Guam. It is moving northwest at 10 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.

There are no watches or warnings in effect for Guam or the Marianas at this time.

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