JIC Release No. 13 - Guam to move to COR 1 no later than 1 p.m. Saturday - GHS OCD

Out of an abundance of caution, Acting Governor Joshua Tenorio will place Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 no later than 1 p.m. Saturday. At COR 1, damaging winds are expected. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam and Rota.

As of 3 a.m. Saturday, Typhoon Wutip was located 10.1 degrees north latitude and 144.7 degrees east longitude. The typhoon is currently 230 miles south of Guam moving in a northwest direction at 15 mph. Wutip sustained winds have increased to 120 mph. It is expected to maintain this intensity today, before beginning a slow weakening trend through Sunday.

On its current track, Wutip is forecasted to make its closest point of approach (CPA) to Guam on Saturday evening. The onset of damaging winds; however, may begin as early as 9 a.m. Saturday and continue into Sunday afternoon.

Dangerous surf as high as 25 feet is expected along north and east facing reefs, while seas of 16 to 20 feet are expected today. Coastal inundation of 3 to 4 feet is likely along eastern and southern shores. A flash flood watch is in effect for Guam and Rota.

What to expect with the current track:

Damaging winds of 35-45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected as early as 9 a.m. Saturday and may last through Sunday afternoon
The CPA, which is notably longer than previous storms, is expected Saturday evening from approximately 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
6-8 inches of rainfall are expected during Wutip’s passage

Residents are reminded that any changes in the typhoon’s current trajectory could bring destructive winds to Guam. Hazardous weather will remain even after the storm's closest point of approach.

“Though Wutip has maintained its track away from our island, there is still a degree of uncertainty. It’s the storm’s duration, not its intensity, that is most concerning. We encourage residents to stay indoors, off the roadways, and out of the waters. We’re also asking residents to continue to adhere to all safety measures and advisories,” said Acting Governor Tenorio.

Shelter information

Residents are advised to remain in shelters until COR 4 is announced. The following emergency shelters are open to those whose homes are not made to withstand damaging winds:

Northern

Astumbo Elementary School
Machananao Elementary School

Central

George Washington High School

Southern

Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Inarajan Elementary School

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/

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. 13 - Guam to move to COR 1 no later than 1 p.m. Saturday