JIC Release No. 3 - COR 1 at Midnight; Shelter Updates; Nov 13 Missile Defense Agency Meeting Canceled in Hågat - GHS OCD

COR 1 at Midnight Tonight
Acting Governor Josh Tenorio will declare Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 at midnight tonight. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan meaning tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 mph or more, are expected early Wednesday morning. A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, a Coast Flood Advisory and Rip Current Statement remain in effect. Tropical Storm Man-Yi is projected to impact early Wednesday through Wednesday evening. As of 11 p.m. ChST, Tropical Storm Man-Yi is 100 miles east of Guam, moving West-Southwest toward Guam at 12 mph with sustained winds at 45mph.

Emergency Shelter Update
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) opened three emergency shelters at 7 p.m. this evening. As of 11 p.m.:

Emergency Shelter	Current Numbers	Max Capacity
Maria Ulloa Elementary School Phone: 671-632-5176	58	349
George Washington High School Phone: 671-734-2911	6	683
Talo’fo’fo Elementary School Phone: 671-789-1171	2	311
Total	66	1,343

Individuals and families in need of shelter may still seek refuge at any of the above schools. Those seeking shelter are encouraged to bring essential items such as a 7-day supply of food and water, bedding, personal hygiene products, medication, and important documents including identification and medical records.

Missile Defense Agency Meeting Canceled in Hagat
Out of an abundance of caution due to the incoming inclement weather, the Missile Defense Agency meeting for public comment on the Environmental Impact Study for the Guam Defense System is canceled for Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Hågat only. The meetings on Thursday and Friday at the Hilton Guam Resort and Dededo Senior Center respectively, remain on schedule at this time.

Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hilton Guam Resort, Micronesian Room
Friday, Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at the Dededo Senior Center

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/

For more information, contact Acting Public Information Officer Stephen Cahill at (671) 489-9517 or via email at stephen.cahill@ghs.guam.gov.

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. 3 - COR 1 at Midnight; Shelter Updates; Nov 13 Missile Defense Agency Meeting Canceled in Hågat