Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus has placed Guam, and the respective military bases, in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2, and Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 2 as of 5 p.m. this afternoon, April 12, 2026.
JTF-M is postured and integrated with local and federal partners to respond as requested by appropriate authority. We are prepared to support civil authorities with professionalism, transparency, and unity of effort as conditions evolve.
Emergency Shelters Open at 6PM
If you need to evacuate to an emergency shelter, before you leave home, shut off your incoming electricity at the main breaker or switch, usually located by the electric meter or in the circuit breaker panel. If you are dependent on an electrically-powered life support system, consider having a backup generator. Otherwise, make plans ahead of time to go to an alternate location where electricity will be available.
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) opened seven (7) emergency shelters at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2026. Please note that school classes and GDOE operations will not resume until Condition of Readiness 4 (COR4) has been declared and it is safe to reopen. The following emergency shelters are open:
Northern
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Astumbo Elementary School
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Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School
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Machananao Elementary School
Central
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George Washington High School
Southern
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Talo’fo’fo Elementary School
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Merizo Martyrs Elementary
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Inarajan Middle School
For a complete list of items to bring and rules and regulations, see JIC Release No. 5.
Take Action Now
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Stay Out of the Water! Hazardous surf and seas remain.
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Plan for Emergency Shelter
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Secure your home. Put up shutters or board windows to mitigate impact;
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Clear drainage areas and unblock storm drains to minimize flooding;
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Stay up to date with the latest information;
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Clear loose debris around your yard and store any items that may become airborne with heavy winds, such as canopies, tarps, and trampolines, before inclement weather arrives;
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Secure construction sites
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Take down signs
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Have an emergency kit prepared: Store enough food and water for your household for 7-10 days. Include medication, disinfectant supplies and pet supplies;
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Secure important documents such as birth certificates, tax papers, and insurance documents and keep copies in a water-proof bag;
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Review your emergency plan: If you do not have a plan, learn how to create an emergency plan; Have plans for your family members and pets. If you are a person with disabilities or a caregiver for elderly, you may need to take extra steps to plan for those additional needs.
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Get emergency alerts: Stay informed by having a weather alert radio, battery-operated, or hand-crank radio, where you can listen to emergency news;
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Gas your vehicles and get fuel for your generators;
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Pull cash from the ATM in case of power outages;
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Don’t drive through flood waters: Almost half of all flash flood deaths happen in vehicles. When in your car, look out for flooding in low-lying areas at bridges and at highway dips. As little as 6 inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
The GBHWC Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains operational 24/7. The community may call or text the hotline at 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Visit the following links for the latest information:
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NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
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NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
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GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
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GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
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JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam
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JTF-M Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/1CdEchVcDs/
For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10