JIC Release No. 21 - Stay off the Roads; Emergency Shelter Update; Utilities Update - GHS OCD

Stay indoors until COR 4 is declared, now that Guam is in the threshold of damaging winds of 39 mph or greater. Winds are expected to intensify to typhoon force winds by midday, with the strongest winds of 145 mph sustained winds, with gusts up to 150-170 mph expected through the afternoon.

Emergency Shelter Update:

Residents whose homes are not made to withstand heavy winds or rains, or those that live in low-lying, flood-prone areas are advised to move to a designated emergency shelter immediately. The window to mobilize has closed for some areas and is rapidly closing for other locations. Make assessments on the safest decision for you and your family. Emergency Shelter Numbers as of 8 a.m. Wednesday:

AsTumbo Elementary School shelter is closed due to max capacity. Residents in the area are advised to seek shelter in an alternate location.

Emergency Shelter	Current Occupancy	Max Capacity	% Capacity
AsTumbo Elementary	183	287	64%
Machananao Elementary School	238	334	71%
Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School	108	349	31%
Upi Elementary School	44	506	9%
Wettengel Elementary School	45	378	12%
B.P. Carbullido Elementary	30	242	12%
George Washington High School	69	450	15%
Harry S. Truman Elementary	13	422	3%
Inalåhan Middle School	33	352	9%
Merizo Martyrs Memorial School	64	307	21%
Talo’fo’fo Elementary School	49	311	16%
Total	876	3,938	22%

GPA Update:

As of 4:45 am today, Guam Power Authority (GPA) crews were secured and stood down for their safety as high winds have made it unsafe to continue making repairs around the island. Mobilization, assessments and repairs to the system will resume once conditions improve and return to a safe level. This will begin the recovery phase of the island-wide power system around Guam.

GPA advises that power outages and fluctuations are expected during the storm. GPA does not intend to shut down the island-wide power system. The island-wide power system runs automatically and power cuts out when damage has occurred to a customer’s circuit. This occurs for the safety of GPA’s customers and their homes and businesses.

The system will be energized as long as power circuits remain intact. GPA is working hard to achieve having some part of the system continue to operate throughout the storm because it will make post-typhoon recovery faster.

As the storm progresses closer to Guam, more power outages will occur. If your power circuits go down, GPA will work on energizing it immediately within a few minutes. If your power doesn’t come back in a few minutes it is most likely that the circuit is damaged and GPA will have to wait until the typhoon passes before they can make repairs. The GPA team is prepared to immediately begin restoration as soon as winds decrease to safe levels.

For any outages, customers can contact the GPA 24-hour dispatch line at (671) 475-1472/3/4. Customer service representatives are also manning GPA’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/GuamPowerAuthority.

GWA Update:

The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) is asking that customers in the southern region of the island from Ipan to Humåtak conserve water due to high turbidity in the Ugum river. For information, contact GWA’s 24/7 phone line at (671)646-4211 or go to www.facebook.com/guamwaterworksauthority.

Local Radio Stations Providing Updates:

The Joint Information Center will continue to use all means of communication available throughout the duration of the storm. Tune to the following local radio stations for the latest updates:

95.5 FM KStereO
93.3 FM The Point
93.9 FM The Breeze
88.1 FM KHMG
97.5 FM Power 98

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

The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text the hotline at 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

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

> View GBHWC Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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. 21 - Stay off the Roads; Emergency Shelter Update; Utilities Update