JIC Recovery Release No. 48 - GWA Update; Capacity Advisory for Green Waste Sites: Contractors License Board Extends Renewal Deadline - GHS OCD

GWA Update:

The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) has lifted its precautionary boil-water notice in all areas with stable water service, meaning areas with adequate pressure, chlorine residual levels in the water, and water sampling and analysis which indicate the water in GWA’s distribution system is clear of any contaminants.

As of 2 p.m., June 13, 2023 GWA lifted its Precautionary Boil Water Notice completely for the Southern Water System, which includes all areas served by the Ugum Surface Water Treatment Plant from Ipan Talofofo to Umatac.

For the Northern and Central Water Systems, GWA is adjusting its Precautionary Boil Water Notice which will now be applicable only to the village of Mangilao, and isolated areas in Barrigada, Ordot-Chalan Pago, Dededo, and Yigo.

Visit http://guamwaterworks.org/precautionary-boil-water-notice/ for more information.

Disaster Debris Disposal Sites Operational 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.:

The three typhoon debris disposal sites located at the old transfer station in Dededo, the former Tiyan carnival grounds in Barrigada, and Ypao Point in Tamuning are operational from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., seven days a week.

Tires are no longer accepted at debris disposal sites
Green waste is no longer being accepted at the old transfer station in Dededo due to capacity
High volumes of waste are being disposed at the three sites and delays are expected when DPW crews are on site to increase capacities for household trash
Scavenging through waste is strictly prohibited

Capacity Advisory for Green Waste Sites:

As of 3 p.m. today, the Agana Heights, Astumbo, Dededo, Mangilao, and Yigo green waste transition sites are at 100% capacity and are no longer accepting green waste at this time.

The Hagatna, MTM, and Talofofo Green Waste Sites are at 90% capacity. The Ordot, Sinajana, and Asan Green Waste sites are at 80% capacity. Residents with green waste are urged to visit the disaster debris disposal sites at the former Tiyan carnival grounds in Barrigada or Ypao Point in Tamuning.

Contractors License Board Extends Renewal Deadline:

The Contractors License Board has extended this year’s renewal deadline from June 30, 2023 to August 31, 2023. A Contractors License is required for those performing construction work as defined in 21 GCA Real Property CH 70 Contractors (Public Law 30-11).

§ 70100 (b) Contractor means any person who undertakes to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, project development or improvement or do any part thereof, including the erection of scaffolding or other structure of works in connection therewith for another person for a fee.

§ 70108 (a) No person within the purview of this Chapter shall act, or assume to act, or advertise, as a general engineering contractor, a general building contractor or a specialty contractor without a license previously obtained under and in compliance with this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the Contractors License Board (CLB).

§ 70121 - Violation, Penalty. Any person who violates or omits to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined an amount no less than Two Hundred Dollars ($200) but not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the project.

Visit www.clb.guam.gov for a complete list of licensed contractors. Contact CLB at (671) 646-9676/649-2211 or during office hours 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday should you need additional assistance.

Visit the following links for the latest information:

Governor’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/govlouguam
Governor’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbTUXg8dA7U
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.

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.

JIC Recovery Release No. 48 - GWA Update; Capacity Advisory for Green Waste Sites: Contractors License Board Extends Renewal Deadline