JIC Release No. 14 - Governor to call COR2 by 7 p.m. today; 14 GDOE schools to open as shelters by 6 p.m. - GHS OCD

Governor Eddie Baza Calvo and Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, commander, Joint Region Marianas will be placing the island and military installations, respectively, in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at 7 p.m. tonight.

COR 2 means Guamanians can expect to see typhoon-strength winds within 24 hours. A Typhoon Warning is currently in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, Saipan and adjacent coastal waters in the Mariana Islands.

Typhoon conditions, including destructive winds of 74 mph or more, are expected as early as Monday afternoon. Preparations should be completed as soon as possible.

At 1 p.m. the center of Typhoon Mangkhut was located near Latitude 15.1 degrees north and Longitude 154 degrees east. Typhoon Mangkhut is moving west at 23 mph. This motion is expected to continue through Tuesday, taking Mangkhut through the Mariana Islands Monday night.

Typhoon force winds extend outward from the center up to 30 miles. Tropical storm force winds extend outward from the center p to 130 miles to the north and up to 75 miles to the south.

School shelters to open at 6 p.m.

In anticipation of COR 2, plans are in place to open Guam Department of
Education (GDOE) schools as emergency shelters this evening, September 9,
2018, at 6 p.m. As such, there will be no GDOE classes on Monday, September
10, for students. GDOE is also cancelling all after-school activities
including ASPIRE, Eskuelen Puenge or Night School, and sports practices and
events. Only essential personnel as part of emergency operations will be
required to report for duty.

Additionally, all DoDEA schools will be closed on Monday, September 10 and
Tuesday, September 11. Staff do not need to report to their respective places
of work.
* Be respectful to fellow residents and staff. No foul language, abusive
behavior, stealing or destruction of property will be accepted or tolerated

* Busing to/from shelters is available at the Mayor's Office

* Need 7 day supply of food, water & prescriptions, with infants &
toddlers need 7 day supply of disposable diapers, baby formula & baby food

* Need bedding & personal hygiene products

* Must complete registration. Bring a form of I.D.

* Must report Tuberculosis or flu-like symptoms

* Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and weapons are not allowed in the
shelter or on the shelter grounds. Persons caught in possession will be asked
to leave the shelter and in some cases turned over to law enforcement
personnel. Persons determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal
drugs will not be admitted, or readmitted to the shelter.

* Public Law 21-139 dictates that there is no smoking on school
premises. Smoking is not allowed in the shelter. Smoking permitted outside the
campus in designated smoking areas only. Please dispose of cigarette butts
properly.

* Quiet hours will be announced and enforced in the sleeping areas.
However, sleeping areas should be kept quiet at all times.

* Service animals not allowed

* If you brought vital documents (i.e. Birth records, passports, etc.),
secure them or keep them on you at all times. The Shelter is not responsible
for these items if stolen.

* Parents must maintain responsibility and supervision for their
children. Children must never be left unattended.

* No cooking or gas stoves

* For your safety DO NOT LEAVE THE SHELTER before COR 4 has been
declared

* Pets cannot be sheltered at this time. For those seeking shelter for their pets, make plans for them now to stay with a loved one, friend or family member as pets will not be allowed in the emergency shelters.

TRANSPORTATION
Those seeking shelter who do not have reliable transportation, or have a
disability and need a ride to a designated storm shelter, are advised to
contact their village Mayor's Office to coordinate transportation services for
pick up and drop off. The respective contact information is listed below:

AGANA HEIGHTS
Paul M. McDonald, Mayor
mayormcdonald@hotmail.com <mailto:mayormcdonald@hotmail.com>
472-6393/8285/6
472-6124

AGAT
Kevin Susuico, Mayor
agatmayor@yahoo.com <mailto:agatmayor@yahoo.com>
565-2524/31 565-4335
565-4826

ASAN-MAINA
Frankie A. Salas, Mayor
asanmainamayor@gmail.com <mailto:asanmainamayor@gmail.com>
472-6581/479-2726
472-6446

BARRIGADA
June U. Blas, Mayor
bmomayor@teleguam.net <mailto:bmomayor@teleguam.net>
734-3724/25/34/36 734-3859/3737/38
734-1988

CHALAN PAGO-ORDOT
Jessy "Jess" C. Gogue, Mayor
ocp.mayor@gmail.com <mailto:ocp.mayor@gmail.com>
472-8302/3/7173 477-1333 / 477-0450 Community Center
477-7131

DEDEDO
Melissa B. Savares, Mayor
msavares@teleguam.net <mailto:msavares@teleguam.net>
632-5203/5019/637-9014 637-5002 (Gym)
637-1129

HAGATNA
John A. Cruz, Mayor
hagatnamayor@hotmail.com <mailto:hagatnamayor@hotmail.com>
477-8045 472-6379
477-6686

INARAJAN
Doris F. Lujan, Mayor
mayordorisfloreslujan@gmail.com <mailto:mayordorisfloreslujan@gmail.com>
475-2509/10/11
828-2543

MANGILAO
Allan "Al" R.G. Ungacta, Mayor
Mayorallan.ungacta@yahoo.com <mailto:Mayorallan.ungacta@yahoo.com>
734-2163/5731 734-5734/35
734-4130

MERIZO
Ernest T. Chargualaf, Mayor
mayorernestc@yahoo.com <mailto:mayorernestc@yahoo.com>
828-8312/2941
828-2429

MONGMONG-TOTO-MAITE
Rudy A. Paco, Mayor
Mtmmayorpaco17@gmail.com <mailto:Mtmmayorpaco17@gmail.com>
477-6758/9090 479-6800/6801
472-6494

PITI
Jesse L.G. Alig, Mayor
jesse.alig@pitiguam.com <mailto:jesse.alig@pitiguam.com>
472-1232/3
477-2674

SANTA RITA
Dale E. Alvarez, Mayor
daleealvarez@gmail.com <mailto:daleealvarez@gmail.com>
565-2514/4337 565-4302/04
565-3222

SINAJANA
Robert RDC Hofmann, Mayor
guammayor@gmail.com <mailto:guammayor@gmail.com>
472-6707 477-3323/9229
472-5084

TALOFOFO
Vicente S. Taitague, Mayor
talofofomayor@gmail.com <mailto:talofofomayor@gmail.com>
789-1421/3262/4821 789-2010 (Gym)
789-5251

TAMUNING-TUMON
Louise C. Rivera, Mayor
mayorlcrivera.tatuha@gmail.com <mailto:mayorlcrivera.tatuha@gmail.com>
646-5211/8646 647-9816/9819/20
646-5210

UMATAC
Johnny A. Quinata, Mayor
umatacmo@gmail.com <mailto:umatacmo@gmail.com>
828-2940/8258 828-8251/2/3/4/5
828-2676

YIGO
Rudy M. Matanane, Mayor
yigomayorsoffice@gmail.com <mailto:yigomayorsoffice@gmail.com>
653-5248/9446/9119 633-3001/2/3/5 653-3008 (Gym)
653-3434

YONA
Jesse M. Blas, Mayor
jmendiolablas@yahoo/com
789-4798/1525/6 789-1524 (Gym)

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

X
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. 14 - Governor to call COR2 by 7 p.m. today; 14 GDOE schools to open as shelters by 6 p.m.