JIC Release No. 36 - Visitor Industry Prepares - GHS OCD

Typhoon Mangkhut Update: Visitor industry prepares for typhoon

The Joint Information Center (JIC) is working with our tourism industry partners to make our visitors feel comfortable, safe, and informed as Typhoon Mangkhut moves closer to the Marianas.

With Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 and the onset of damaging winds to begin early this afternoon, visitors are strongly urged to stay indoors and shelter-in-place until COR4 is announced. The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association (GHRA) strongly recommend to hotels to enforce shelter-in-place policies as part of their safety and security protocols.

During an emergency, hotels should already be providing regular updates, airline updates and translation services to their guests.

Airport operations to cease as typhoon approaches

Effective 12:15 p.m. all inbound/ outbound airport operations at the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport will cease. United 196, which is scheduled to depart at 12:05 p.m. to Narita, will be the last flight out for today.

United urges customers to check the latest status of their flights at united.com or by calling United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331).

Additionally, all airline customers are encouraged to contact their respective airlines for any further changes. For the most updated flight schedules, visit www.guamairport.com.

How Can I Stay Up to Date with the Joint Information Center?

The Joint Information Center is the government of Guam, military and federal government’s clearinghouse for accurate information during emergencies. The following is a list of radio partners, where you can get updated information about Typhoon Mangkhut:

o KSTO 95.5 FM
o 102.9 KISH FM
o Isla 630 AM
o K57 AM
o I94 FM
o Power 98 FM
o Hit Radio 100
o Cool FM
o The BOSS 104.3
o Star 101.1
o 101.9 KTKB
o 105.1  KAT FM
o 99.5 The Shark
o KHMG 88.1 FM
o ThePoint 93.3 FM

TV and Newspaper partners include:
• KUAM: kuam.com
• Pacific News Center: pacificnewscenter.com
• Guam Daily Post: postguam.com
• Pacific Daily News: guampdn.com

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
·           NWS Website: http://www.prh.noaa.gov/guam/
·           NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
·           GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
·           GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
·           Joint Region Marianas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam/
·           Governor Calvo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo/

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0209/10/08.

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TYPHOON MANGKHUT UPDATE: Okkodo High School and Upi Elementary to open as additional shelters

Due to the need to house additional persons, especially in the northern area, plans are underway to open the Okkodo High School (OHS) and Upi Elementary School (UES) as emergency shelters by 9 a.m. today.

Okkodo High School has the capacity to hold 700 people. Upi Elementary can hold up to 300 people. To meet the needs of our community, the Guam Department of Education, working through the Emergency Operations Center, began coordinating with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and Mayors Council of Guam.

The shelter at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School (JMGES) will close by 9 a.m. and shelter operations will move from JMGES to OHS. Individuals seeking shelter SHOULD NOT report to JMGES, and should instead report directly to shelters or work with village mayors if they need transportation.

Adding Okkodo High School and Upi Elementary brings the availableshelter count total to 10.

The designated storm shelters that residents should proceed to are:

	Primary Northern Shelters	Capacity	Shelter Population	% Capacity
1.	Okkodo High School	700	0	0%
2	Upi Elementary School	300	0	0%
	Primary Central Shelters
3	Carbullido Elementary	180	0	0%
4.	George Washington High	700	32	5%
	Primary Southern Shelters
5.	M.U. Lujan Elementary	150	41	27%
6.	Merizo Elementary	100	3	3%
7.	Inarajan Middle School	100	12	12%
8.	Talofofo Elementary	200	36	18%
9.	Harry S. Truman Elementary	100	3	3%
	Secondary Central Shelters
10.	Ordot/Chalan Pago Elementary	150	11	7%

Storm Shelter updates will be released as necessary throughout the day.

Those seeking shelter and have no way of getting to a designated storm shelter are advised to contact or visit their village mayor’s office to coordinate transportation services for pick up and drop off.

Mayor Listing

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

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

ASAN-MAINA
Frankie A. Salas, Mayor
asanmainamayor@gmail.com
472-6581
479-2726
472-6446

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

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

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

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

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

MANGILAO
Allan R.G. Ungacta, Mayor
Mayorallan.ungacta@yahoo.com
734-2163/5731
734-5734/35
734-4130

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YIGO
Rudy M. Matanane, Mayor
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)

For more information, please contact the Joint Information Center (JIC) at (671) 478-0209/10/08.

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. 36 - Visitor Industry Prepares