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GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/26/2018 10:00 am

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, December 4, starting at 3:15 p.m.

NWS Advisories in Effect; Strong Rip Currents will be Life-Threatening

Press Release
Posted on Date: 11/23/2018 08:45 am

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect for the Marianas:

A high surf advisory and high risk of rip currents is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Friday night. Along east facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 8 to 11 feet today. Along south facing reefs, surf will be hazardous at 7 to 9 feet. Avoid venturing near reefs and beaches, especially those facing east and south. Large breaking waves can knock you down and cause serious injuries. Strong rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not try to swim directly against a rip current.

JIC Release No. 10 - Guam now in COR4

Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 11:45 am

Guam in COR 4 as of 11 a.m.

JIC Release No. 9 - Man-Yi Weather and Shelter update

Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 09:45 am

Typhoon Man-Yi continues its west-northwest track at 31 mph. It is expected to make its closest point of approach 250 miles south-southwest of Guam at 9 a.m. Because of its distance, Guam remains in a tropical storm warning.

JIC Release No. 8 - Strong winds, flight delays

Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 08:30 am

Brief period of strong winds; some flight arrivals, departures delayed.

Residents are reminded to please drive carefully if you’re out on the roads.

JIC Release No. 7 - Tropical Storm Man-Yi Continues to Move Rapidly West-Northwest; Hazardous Seas Build

Posted on Date: 11/22/2018 05:45 am

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor Tropical Storm Man-Yi.

Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 with island military installations remaining in COR 3.

JIC Release No. 6 - Guam in COR 2; Damaging Winds Expected Thursday Morning

Posted on Date: 11/21/2018 08:00 pm

Guam is now in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2.

JIC Release No. 5 - Emergency Shelters Prepared to Open at 8 p.m.; Residents Urged to Prepare

Posted on Date: 11/21/2018 05:30 pm

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) is preparing to open three emergency shelters at 8 p.m.

JIC Release No. 4 - GMH Making Preparations for Expectant Mothers

Posted on Date: 11/21/2018 05:15 pm

In anticipation of Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 this evening, the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) is preparing to accept expectant mothers at 9 p.m. this evening. GMH is following their plans and procedures to open its doors at 9 p.m. to pregnant women who are at least 36 weeks pregnant, and to all high-risk pregnant women who are six months or more into their pregnancy.

JIC Release No. 3 - Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Guam and Rota; Residents encouraged to prepare

Posted on Date: 11/21/2018 02:30 pm

Hagåtña — Various government agencies have begun to prepare for anticipated storm conditions with the approach of Tropical Storm Man-Yi.

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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.

NEWS, INCLUDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES FROM GHS/OCD

GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

NWS Advisories in Effect; Strong Rip Currents will be Life-Threatening

JIC Release No. 10 - Guam now in COR4

JIC Release No. 9 - Man-Yi Weather and Shelter update

JIC Release No. 8 - Strong winds, flight delays

JIC Release No. 7 - Tropical Storm Man-Yi Continues to Move Rapidly West-Northwest; Hazardous Seas Build

JIC Release No. 6 - Guam in COR 2; Damaging Winds Expected Thursday Morning

JIC Release No. 5 - Emergency Shelters Prepared to Open at 8 p.m.; Residents Urged to Prepare

JIC Release No. 4 - GMH Making Preparations for Expectant Mothers

JIC Release No. 3 - Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Guam and Rota; Residents encouraged to prepare

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