JIC Release No. 3 - Emergency Shelters to Open at 6 p.m.; Residents Urged to Prepare - GHS OCD

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) is preparing to open three emergency shelters at 6 p.m. today. Residents in need of emergency shelter are urged to arrive at the GDOE shelters nearest their home as early as 6 p.m., before the onset of damaging winds, which are expected around 9 p.m. this evening.

Condition of Readiness 2 went into effect for the Government of Guam at 5 p.m. Residents should begin preparing for storm conditions, to include the onset of damaging winds of 39 mph or more. Damaging winds are expected this evening through Wednesday morning.

Emergency shelters will NOT be opened until 6 p.m. Do not attempt to go to any emergency shelter until then. The following emergency shelters will open at 6 p.m.:

North

Machananao Elementary School

Central

Carbullido Elementary School

South

Harry S. Truman Elementary School

WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE TO THE SHELTER?

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

2. Bedding

3. Personal hygiene products

4. Medication

5. Seven-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. All must complete registration and bring a form of valid I.D.

6. All 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 those documents 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:

AGANA HEIGHTS
Paul M. McDonald, Mayor
mayor.mcdonald671@gmail.com
472-6393/8285/6

AGAT
Kevin Susuico, Mayor
agatmayor@yahoo.com
565-2524/31
565-4335

ASAN-MAINA
Frankie A. Salas, Mayor
asanmainamayor@gmail.com
472-6581
479-2726

BARRIGADA
June U. Blas, Mayor
mayorbarrigada@gmail.com
734-3725/34/36/37
734-3859

ORDOT-CHALAN PAGO
Jessy C. Gogue, Mayor
ocp.mayor@gmail.com
477-7173
477-1333
477-0450 Community Center

DEDEDO
Melissa B. Savares, Mayor
melissa.savares@gmail.com
632-5203/5019
637-9014
637-5002 (Gym)
637-1129

HAGATNA
John A. Cruz, Mayor
hagatnamayor@hotmail.com
477-8045
472-6379

INARAJAN
Doris F. Lujan, Mayor
mayordorisfloreslujan@gmail.com
475-2509/10/11

MANGILAO
Allan R.G. Ungacta, Mayor
Mayorallan.ungacta@yahoo.com
734-2163/5731

MERIZO
Ernest T. Chargualaf, Mayor
mayorernestc@yahoo.com
828-8312/2941

MONGMONG-TOTO-MAITE
Rudy A. Paco, Mayor
Mtmmayorpaco17@gmail.com
477-6758/9090
479-6800/6801

PITI
Jesse L.G. Alig, Mayor
jesse.alig@pitiguam.com
472-1232/3

SANTA RITA
Dale E. Alvarez, Mayor
daleealvarez@gmail.com
565-2514/4337
565-4302/04

SINAJANA
Robert RDC Hofmann, Mayor
guammayor@gmail.com
472-6707
477-3323/9229

TALOFOFO
Vicente S. Taitague, Mayor
talofofomayor@gmail.com
789-1421/3262
789-2010 (Gym)

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

UMATAC
Johnny A. Quinata, Mayor
umatacmo@gmail.com
828-8251/52/58
828-2940

YIGO
Rudy M. Matanane, Mayor
yigostaff@gmail.com
653-5248/9446/9119
633-3001/2/3/5
653-3008 (Gym)

YONA
jmendiolablas@yahoo.com
789-4798/1525/6
789-1524 (Gym)

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

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 - Emergency Shelters to Open at 6 p.m.; Residents Urged to Prepare