Guam Homeland Security - Office of Civil Defense

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.

Public Advisory — Dangerous Surf, Rip Currents, and Small Craft Advisory for Guam

PUBLIC ADVISORY

Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents; Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect

Issued: 5:00 p.m. ChST, Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 37 - DISPOSING OF STORM DEBRIS AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE: WHAT GOES WHERE

Residents clearing debris after Super Typhoon Bavi can dispose of appliances, furniture, household chemicals, and other waste through Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) programs. Each program accepts different materials and has a specific drop-off or collection point. Keep materials separated by type; items brought to the wrong location may not be accepted.

Where does it go?

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 35 - INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE JOINT PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TO BEGIN FOR RESIDENCES REPORTED FOLLOWING SUPER TYPHOON BAVI

This release amends JIC Recovery Release No. 35, issued earlier today, July 28, 2026. Residents contacted for a site visit are no longer required to prepare documents or to be present for the visit.

Individual Assistance Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment

The Guam Recovery Office (GRO) is conducting an Individual Assistance (IA) Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JPDA) from July 28 through July 31, 2026.

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 36 July 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (ChST)

AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER OPERATIONS TO CONCLUDE JULY 31

The American Red Cross will close its Super Typhoon Bavi shelters on Friday, July 31, 2026, ending operations at the Chalan Pago-Ordot Multipurpose Emergency Center and the Astumbo Gym. Support for affected residents does not end when the shelters close. Residents still in the shelters are meeting with a Red Cross transition team before closing day to build a personalized recovery plan, and caseworkers will stay with them after they leave.

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 34 : AMERICAN RED CROSS TO OPEN RESOURCE CENTERS FOR RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY SUPER TYPHOON BAVI

American Red Cross Resource Centers
The American Red Cross is opening resource centers for residents impacted by Super Typhoon Bavi. Residents whose homes sustained major damage or were destroyed may meet with a Red Cross caseworker and apply for financial assistance.

Resource centers will operate at the following locations:

Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Agana Shopping Center, Hagåtña
Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Micronesia Mall, Dededo

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 33 - FINAL DAY TO SELF-REPORT RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE; PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE FULLY RESCINDED; SNAP REPLACEMENT BENEFITS BEGIN TONIGHT; PORT UPDATE

Final Day to Self- Report Residential Damage

Today, Friday, July 24, 2026, is the final day for residents to self-report residential damage to the Guam Recovery Office (GRO). Self-reporting closes at 5 p.m. today.

The GRO is leading the Territory's Individual Assistance (IA) Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) to document disaster-related impacts to residential properties resulting from Super Typhoon Bavi. The assessment began Thursday, July 16, 2026, and concludes today.

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Flood Advisory — Northern Guam (7-22-26)

The Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) advises residents that the National Weather Service (NWS) Guam has issued a Flood Advisory for Northern Guam, in effect until 4:00 p.m. ChST today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Current Status
Urban-area and small-stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding may occur in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

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GHS/OCD Public Advisory: Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam Until 6:15 P.M. Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PUBLIC ADVISORY
Flood Advisory — Guam
Issued: July 19, 2026 — 4:15 p.m. ChST

The Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) advises residents that the National Weather Service
(NWS) Guam has issued a Flood Advisory for Guam, in effect until 6:15 p.m. ChST today, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Current Status

Urban-area and small-stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding may occur in low-lying

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 32 - WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES RESCINDED; BOIL WATER NOTICE REMAINS IN EFFECT; PORT UPDATE

WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES RESCINDED; BOIL WATER NOTICE REMAINS IN EFFECT; PORT UPDATE

Water Conservation Measures Rescinded

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Joint Information Center - JIC Recovery Release No. 31 - CLOSURE OF TYPHOON DEBRIS SITES; SHELTER OPENS IN DEDEDO; WATER RESTORATION UPDATES

CLOSURE OF TYPHOON DEBRIS SITES; SHELTER OPENS IN DEDEDO; WATER RESTORATION UPDATES

Closure of Typhoon Debris Sites: Next Thursday July 23

The Government of Guam advises residents that the typhoon debris disposal sites at Ypao Point in Tamuning and Tiyan will officially close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the remaining days of operation to properly dispose of eligible debris generated by Super Typhoon Bavi.

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