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 Short Term Forecast; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short-term forecast for Guam.

Through 12:30 p.m., periods of heavy showers will produce up to an inch of rain across villages of western Yigo, southern Dededo, Piti, Asan, Nimitz Hill, Agana Heights, Apra Harbor and adjacent waters.

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Rainy Weather Expected Next Week

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a hydrologic outlook for the Marianas.

A monsoon trough approaching from the south this weekend may bring substantial rainfall for the Marianas. Three to six inches of rain is expected between Tuesday and Thursday. Showers are expected as early as Sunday and Monday.

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Community Urged to Refrain from Calling Back Unknown Phone Number

The Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC) is closely monitoring reports of local telephone numbers receiving calls from unusual or unexpected numbers.

The phone numbers may begin in area code 881 or 882 and are seemingly “spoofed,” which means it is imitated or disguised to appear as a different number.

The community is reminded to remain vigilant and continue to follow these tips:

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Guam Accepted to Participate in Workshops to Advance State Cybersecurity

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GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

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Port Authority AHAWS Siren to be Tested June 18, 2019

The Port Authority of Guam (PAG) will conduct a test of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) siren remotely from the Port location today, June 18, 2019, between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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GHS/OCD, FEMA Host 2019 Typhoon Pakyo Workshop

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is hosting the 2019 Typhoon Pakyo Workshop on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort.

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One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded private nonprofit organizations in Guam of the July 8, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Typhoon Wutip that occurred Feb. 23-25, 2019. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance.

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GHS/OCD, FEMA Host 2019 Typhoon Pakyo Workshop

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Typhoon Predictions for the Island of Guam for 2019

Prepared by: Chip Guard, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Forecast Office Guam Dr.Mark Lander, PEAC Scientist, Water and Environmental Research Institute, University of Guam

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