As Guam continues its recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the Government of Guam is transitioning emergency shelter operations from Tier I, Guam Department of Education (GDOE) shelters, to Tier II. This transition allows GDOE to begin the necessary cleaning, assessment, and sanitization of school campuses in preparation for the eventual return of students and faculty.

DPHSS Update

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) and Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) have extended their hours of operation:

• Northern Region Community Health Center: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

• Southern Region Community Health Center: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and extended to Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. until further notice. 

The community is reminded to practice extreme caution while traveling on the roads, especially in the evening. 

• If you have lost water service for 48 hours or less, you may wish to boil your water prior to consumption, though it is not mandatory.
• If you have lost water service for 48 hours or more, it is MANDATORY to boil your water prior to consumption.
• If you never lost water service, this PBWN does not apply to you.

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero will place Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 4 at 12 p.m. today, April 16, 2026. At COR 4, the island resumes normal operations. 

The National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office Guam has canceled the tropical storm warning and typhoon watch for Guam. 

Stay Out of the Water

Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1. The island continues to experience prolonged weather effects, including passing rain bands and damaging winds with strong gusts up to 50-55 mph. which are expected to persist through late this morning.