JIC Release No. 7 - Kammuri moving away from Mariana Islands; Guam remains in COR 2 - GHS OCD

The National Weather Service continues to monitor Tropical Storm Kammuri. Kammuri made its Closest Point of Approach (CPA) to Guam around 2:30 a.m.

As of 4 a.m., Kammuri was located 11.5 degrees north latitude and 143.5 degrees east longitude, about 160 miles southwest of Guam. Tropical Storm Kammuri will continue to move toward the west and away from Guam and Saipan.

Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at this time. At COR 2, the community is reminded to stay indoors and remain off the roads, allowing access for emergency response personnel.

What to Expect
Even though Kammuri made its CPA early this morning, Guam can still expect damaging winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will likely decrease later this morning, possibly early afternoon, but windy conditions and hazardous seas will persist throughout the day.

A high surf warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. Dangerous surf of 15 to 25 feet remains possible along north and east facing reefs. Life-threatening rip currents will persist through early next week. The community is reminded to avoid the ocean.

A flash flood warning is now in effect for Guam until 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, meaning that flooding is imminent or occurring. Moderate to heavy rain is expected across Guam from southeast to northwest. Up to 2 inches of rain has fallen since midnight across much of the island, and 2 to 3 inches of additional rain is likely through 8 a.m.

Impacts include flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. Landslides are possible in steep terrain. Follow these important safety tips:

Turn around, don’t drown when entering flooded roads. Seek alternate routes if you encounter a flooded roadway.
Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.
If there is a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground.
If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter moving water.
Avoid camping, parking, or hiking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
Visit https://www.ready.gov/floods to learn more.

GovGuam Closed
The Government of Guam will remain closed while Guam is in COR 2. All military bases continue normal operations at this time.

The Department of Education schools remain closed today. All Catholic schools will also remain closed today. All DoDEA classes are canceled today, Nov. 27. DoDEA classes will resume Dec. 2. All DoDEA employees are to report for work or duty within two hours of normal reporting time.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

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. 7 - Kammuri moving away from Mariana Islands; Guam remains in COR 2