Business Sector Disaster Damage Assessments:

Pursuant to the Guam Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) conducted a Business Sector Disaster Damage Assessment (BSDDA) of Guam’s business/commercial following the passage of Typhoon Mawar.  BSP, along with representatives from the Guam Visitors Bureau, Department of Land Management, Guam Economic Development Authority, Department of Chamorro Affairs and the Port Authority of Guam conducted the BSDDA on May 26-27 and May 30-31, 2023.

GPA Update:

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its restoration and post-typhoon recovery efforts. GPA reports that as of 1 p.m.:

• 28.0% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.

• 95.8% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.

• 61.9% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

• 5 additional feeders/circuits added to the island-wide system

• 23 critical substations energized of the 24 total major GPA substations.

• If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
• Slow down where water is ponding on the road;

FEMA Update:

• 26.0% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.
• 83.3% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.
• 55.6% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

FEMA Individual Assistance Available:

President Biden approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides grants for homeowners and renters like rental assistance and money for home repairs. FEMA inspectors will perform home by home assessments to initiate the process to provide direct relief to our people.

Green Waste Disposal Updates – Barrigada, Dededo and Santa Rita:

The Government of Guam’s green waste transition sites are open for residential green waste disposal. Each site is operational 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. These sites will accept only green waste, vegetative waste, and yard trimmings. All other disaster debris including, but not limited to metallic waste, white goods, bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, and household trash will be REJECTED. Residents are advised that site locations are subject to change based on capacity.

Green Waste Disposal Updates:

The Government of Guam’s green waste transition sites are open for residential green waste disposal. Each site is operational 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. These sites will accept only green waste, vegetative waste, and yard trimmings. All other disaster debris including, but not limited to metallic waste, white goods, bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, and household trash will be REJECTED. 

This morning President Biden approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides grants for homeowners and renters like rental assistance and money for home repairs. FEMA inspectors will perform home by home assessments to initiate the process to provide direct relief to our people.