JIC Release No. 15 - Guam in COR 1; Remain Indoors

Guam in COR 1:

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 at 1 p.m., today, May 23, 2023. At COR1, destructive winds are possible within the next 12 hours.

The community is advised to remain indoors until COR 4 is announced. All residents in low lying, flood-prone and coastal areas, especially in the southern villages of Inalåhan, Ipan, Talo’fo’fo, Malesso’, Hågat and Humåtak, are ordered to evacuate and seek shelter in private residences or designated government shelters in higher elevation no later than 6:00 p.m., on May 23, 2023.

Simultaneously, Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Naval Base Guam (NBG), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) are also in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 1 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2023. All Andersen gates are now closed. All Navy Base Guam gates will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The time for gate closure is subject to change based on weather conditions. For installation-specific operations or questions, please consult the respective installation Facebook page or reach out to the Public Affairs Officer.

What to Expect:

On its current track, the system is expected to bring tropical storm force winds to Guam by this evening, with the possibility of typhoon force winds of 81 - 110 mph by Wednesday morning. Rainfall amounts of 8 to 15 inches are possible with locally higher amounts. A slowing forward speed could lead to much higher rainfall totals. 

Emergency Shelters Available:

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) opened twelve (12) emergency shelters at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 23:

Northern

• AsTumbo Elementary School

• Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School

• Machananao Elementary School

• Upi Elementary School 

• Wettengel Elementary School

Central

• B.P. Carbullido Elementary School 

• George Washington High School

Southern

• Talo’fo’fo Elementary School

• Merizo Martyrs Memorial School

• Harry S. Truman Elementary School

• Inalåhan Middle School

• M.U. Lujan Elementary School

WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE TO THE SHELTER?

1. 7-day supply of food and water for all members of your family 

2. Bedding 

3. Personal hygiene products 

4. Medication 

5. 7-day of supply for infants and toddlers, including diapers and formula 

6. Valid Photo ID 

7. Important documents including birth certificates, passports and medical immunization cards 

SHELTER RULES 

1. Be respectful to fellow residents and staff. No foul language, abusive behavior, stealing or destruction of property will be accepted or tolerated

2. Busing to/from shelters is available at the Mayors’ Offices

3. Bring a 7-day supply of food, water & prescriptions; infants & toddlers should have a 7- day supply of disposable diapers, baby formula & baby food

4. Bring bedding, toiletries, toilet tissue, and personal hygiene products

5. Must complete registration. Bring a form of valid I.D.

6. Must report Tuberculosis or flu-like symptoms

7. 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. 

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

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

10. If you bring 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. 

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

12. No cooking or gas stoves

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

14. Only service animals are allowed at this time.

15. 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 for information on transportation. Residents will need to go to their respective Mayor’s Office for bus transportation to the shelters. Village Mayors’ contact information is listed below:

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

• NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/

• NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/

• GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/

• GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

• JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam 

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/10 or the GHS/OCD 24/7 watch desk at (671) 475-9600.