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.

GHS/OCD Hosts Virtual Trainings for Improving Natural Hazard Safety and Earthquake Safety for Schools

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP), will host two virtual training opportunities:

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1026 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 50 New Cases, 10 Hospitalized; Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 22; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Open this Week

COVID-19 Test Results: 50 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 from 664 specimens analyzed on April 18, 2022. 12 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,826 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 255 cases in active isolation, and 47,217 not in active isolation.

10 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1025 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 38 New Cases, 10 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-11 Amendment 02; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Open this Week

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 38 New Cases Reported April 16 – 18

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1024 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Reopen for One More Week

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 13 new cases of COVID-19 from 81 specimens analyzed on April 16, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 47,738 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 232 cases in active isolation, and 47,152 not in active isolation.

14 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Retraction of Statement Made on Reported Missile Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in an official statement made on Saturday, April 16, 2022 (ChST), reported that there was no immediate threat from a missile launch out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

GHS/OCD would like to retract the statement until further clarification is made. At this time, there is no indication a launch was detected out of the DPRK.

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No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported North Korea Missile Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1023 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 22 New Cases, 14 Hospitalized; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Reopen for One More Week; NRCHC & SRCHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Today

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 22 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 22 new cases of COVID-19 from 160 specimens analyzed on April 15, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 47,725 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 219 cases in active isolation, and 47,152 not in active isolation.

14 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1022 - COVID-19 Test Results: 21 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Reopen for One More Week; NRCHC & SRCHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Saturday

COVID-19 Test Results: 21 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 from 283 specimens analyzed on April 14, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 47,703 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 197 cases in active isolation, and 47,152 not in active isolation.

13 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Hazardous Surf and Seas in Effect for the Marianas; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has issued a marine weather statement for the coastal waters of Guam and Rota. A line of heavy showers, capable of producing gusts to around 30 knots, were located 30 nautical miles west of Agat and moving northeast at 15 knots.

Mariners can expect wind gusts to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, visibilities down to one nautical mile, and possible lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor until this passes.

The following NWS advisories remain in effect:

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1021 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 27 New Cases, 10 Hospitalized; NRCHC & SRCHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Saturday; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Closed Today

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 353rd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on April 1, 2022. The patient was an 82-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster shot, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on April 1.

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