August 18 Ypao Rd. Evacuation and Road Closure 
Necessary for UXO Extraction

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) were notified by Guam Fire Dispatch of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) found along the construction site on Ypao Road in Tumon. The UXO is described to be a possible mortar round, approximately 16 inches in length and 4 inches in diameter. 

Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for west central Guam until 5:30 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch is expected, resulting in minor flooding.

Continued Rental Assistance Available to Eligible Typhoon Mawar Survivors

Typhoon Mawar survivors who have already registered with FEMA and received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance.

You may be eligible for assistance if you had damage or losses because of Typhoon Mawar. You may also be eligible if:

• You were awarded initial rental assistance and used it as intended. The initial award covers two months.

Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, FEMA and the Village of Mangilao, will close the Disaster Recovery Center at Guam Community College, but help is still available. The following Disaster Recovery Center at the Guam Community College will cease operations at the close of business at 5 p.m. today, Aug 16, 2023.

Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 that struck 271km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 11:51 p.m., August 14, 2023 (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries for Guam reported from the earthquake.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Mangilao to Close August 16; Help is Still Available

Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, FEMA and the Village of Mangilao, will close the Disaster Recovery Center at Guam Community College, but help is still available. The following Disaster Recovery Center will cease operations at the close of business Aug 16, 2023.

• Guam Community College: 1 Sesame St., Building E, Mangilao, 96913

Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect through Today

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a small craft advisory in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. this evening. Southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, with frequent gusts to 25 knots, are expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

FEMA Continues to Offer Free Rebuilding and  Repair Tips at Local Stores  

Do you have questions about rebuilding and repairing following Typhoon Mawar? FEMA Mitigation specialists may give you advice or offer free tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. This is an ongoing commitment to support Guam residents on their recovery journey. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff will also be onsite to help with registration status checks or application appeals. 

Typhoon Debris Pick-up Continues – Asan, Talofofo Begin this Week

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues their debris clean-up mission throughout Guam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar-related debris from residential properties. Debris separation crews are scheduled to start this week in Asan and Talofofo, with the villages of Agat and Sinajana scheduled to begin next week.