JIC Release No. 10 - JIC TIPS: Dialysis Centers Open Tomorrow, Utility Agencies Provide Preparedness Tips - GHS OCD

The Joint Information Center continues to gather and share information on health and safety operations related to preparation for Tropical Storm Mangkhut.

DIALYSIS CARE
All U.S. Renal Care dialysis centers will be open on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday patients are scheduled on Sunday, September 9, regular time
Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday patients are scheduled on Monday, September 10, regular time except for Tamuning dialysis center, which will be one hour earlier.

Patients are being contacted by dialysis staff members.

Telephone numbers:
U.S. Renal Care – Dededo: 637-3068
U.S. Renal Care – Finegayan: 588-0020
U.S. Renal Care – Sinajana: 475-3600
U.S. Renal Care – Tamuning: 646-3516
U.S. Renal Care – Tumon: 646-3773

Water and Power Agencies Provide Preparedness Tips and Updates

GUAM POWER AUTHORITY
With concern for the safety of all, the Guam Power Authority (GPA) provides preparedness tips to take before, during and after the storm.

Check Appliances
Make an internal electric inspection of your home or business establishment. Double check all electrical appliances or electrical switches that may have been “ON” prior interruption of power brought on by tropical storm Mangkhut. Turn “OFF” all electrical items, especially cooking stoves and irons to ensure safety should electrical power be restored to your home or business during sleep-time hours or when you are away. A small lamp or a single light fixture switched “ON” can be used to monitor the power status in your home or business. Once power is restored in your area, you will be aware of it and can resume normal operation of appliances within your home and/or business.

Shut Off Main Breakers
GPA request the public’s cooperation and assistanceto protect the health and safety of the line crews responding to outages. In case of a power outage and if you are operating a generator, especially a large generator, please SHUT OFF THE MAIN BREAKER(S) OF ALL THE HOUSE(S) OR BUILDING(S) THAT ARE CONNECTED TO YOUR GENERATOR. This will prevent a “back feed” of power from your generator unit into the Island Wide Power System. Also, when operating an emergency backup generator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation. Your actions will prevent serious injury or death to GPA’s line crews who are either clearing lines or energizing primary and secondary power lines across Guam.

Advisory for Generator Operations during Tropical Storms
GPA advises those customers operating generators for either residential or commercial operations. If you are operating a generator, especially a large generator, please SHUT OFF THE MAIN BREAKER(S) OF ALL THE HOUSE(S) OR BUILDING(S) THAT ARE CONNECTED TO YOUR GENERATOR.

Ensure that a certified electrician has properly installed a “disconnect” switch” to your generator.

This will prevent a “back feed” of electricity onto powerlines that can seriously harm or injure line workers in the area. Owners of personal generators should consult and comply with the manufacturer's operating manuals and other specially-prepared materials provided with their personal emergency generators.

GPA further advises the public that when operating personal generators to service homes or businesses, you should ensure that it is operating in an open, well ventilated area to prevent adverse effects from inhalation of fumes. For your personal safety and the safety of your family members or employees, double check and make sure that your generator is not in an enclosed area or located next to your air conditioner's air intake and/or other air ducts leading into the dwelling areas in

Voltage Fluctuations
During and after a storm or typhoon, the Island Wide Power System may be unstable, with abnormal high or low voltages, or fluctuating voltage being experienced in homes and commercial establishments.

If you detect voltage fluctuations such as extremely bright lighting or very dim lighting emanating from lamps or lights, immediately unplug your “sensitive” appliances which include: refrigerators, air conditioners, computer and computer-related equipment, microwave ovens, etc. Then immediately report this electrical problem to GPA’s 24-Hour Trouble Dispatch at 475-1472/3/4. Your prompt action may prevent damage to your appliances caused by power surges/spikes or power dips.

GUAM WATERWORKS AUTHORITY
The Guam Waterworks Authority advises customers to start filling water containers in anticipation of the approaching storm now and throughout the weekend. GWA is monitoring production and reservoir levels, and seeks the assistance of the public in avoiding extremely high demands just before the storms anticipated arrival.
Furthermore, GWA Operations personnel are making all possible preparations for the storm, and are making every effort to avoid any loss of service. We appreciate the public’s patience and assistance as we continue these efforts.
For more information, please contact 646-4211, GWA’s 24/7 water line number.

Stay Up To Date with the JointInformation Center
The Joint Information Center is the government of Guam, military and federal government’s clearinghouse for accurate information during emergencies.

If you would like to be added to the list please email Jenna.G.Blas@ghs.guam.gov, or Oya@Guam.Gov.

The following is a list of radio partners, where you can get updated information about Tropical Storm Mangkhut:

KSTO 95.5 FM
102.9 KISH FM
Isla 630 AM
K57 AM
I94 FM
Power 98 FM
Hit Radio 100
Cool FM
The BOSS 104.3
Star 101.1
101.9 KTKB
105.1 KAT FM
99.5 The Shark
KHMG 88.1 FM

TV and Newspaper partners include:

KUAM: kuam.com
Pacific News Center: pacificnewscenter.com
Guam Daily Post: postguam.com
Pacific Daily News: guampdn.com

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
· NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/
· NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
· GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
· GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
· Joint Region Marianas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam/
· Governor Calvo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo/

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

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 Release No. 10 - JIC TIPS: Dialysis Centers Open Tomorrow, Utility Agencies Provide Preparedness Tips