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.

Press Release - Guam to Move to COR 2 at 500pm Today

Acting Governor Josh Tenorio and Rear Admiral Brent De Vore will place Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness 2 at 5:00pm due to the increased speed of Tropical Storm Man-Yi. At COR 2 schools and non-essential government offices will be closed. Tropical Storm Man-Yi is projected to impact early Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

At 1:00 p.m. ChST, Tropical Storm Man-Yi is 265 miles East of Guam, moving West toward Guam at 18 mph with sustained winds at 45mph.

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All GDOE Schools Closed November 13, 2024; Shelters to Open at 700pm this evening

In response to the impending weather conditions, Acting Governor Josh Tenorio has declared Guam to be in Condition of Readiness 3 (COR 3) as of 12:00 p.m and COR 2 to be announced at 6:00pm this evening. Consequently, the Guam Department of Education announced the cancellation of classes on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, to ensure the safety of students and staff.

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Press Release - Guam to Move to COR 3 at 1200pm Today

Acting Governor Josh Tenorio and Rear Admiral Brent De Vore will place Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 at 12 noon today. At COR 3, damaging winds of 39-57 mph are expected within 48 hours. At COR 3, the Government of Guam remains open.

COR 2 is forecasted for 6:00pm this evening. At COR 2 schools and non-essential government offices will be closed. Tropical Storm Man-Yi is projected to impact early Wednesday Morning.

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Tropical Storm Warning in Effect, Man-Yi (25W) Continuing West-SouthWest

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Guam and Rota. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions including winds of 39 mph or greater expected within 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Man-Yi is currently 385 miles East of Guam. Maximum sustained winds remain at 45 mph. Man-yi is forecast to slowly intensify through WednesdayTropical storm force winds extend outward from the center up to 70 miles.

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Tropical Storm Watch in Effect, Man-yi (25W) Continuing Towards Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions including winds of 39 mph or greater are possible as early as Tuesday night or Wednesday.

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Press Release – Rip Current Statement in effect until Nov 12 500pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Rip a current Statement in effect for Guam until Tuesday, November 12 at 5:00pm.

Dangerous rip currents expected for east facing reefs of the Marianas.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense remind residents:

Swim near a lifeguard. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deep water
If caught in a rip current, relax and float
If able, swim in the direction following the shoreline

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TD25W (93W) Forms NW of Marshall Islands, Invest 94W to pass Guam Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam is monitoring two circulations in our region. Tropical Depression 25W previously Invest 93W currently NorthWest of the Marshall Islands and Invest 94, SouthWest of Chuuk.

Invest 94W is now unlikely to develop into a Tropical Depression and is still projected to pass SouthWest of Guam, tomorrow, Sunday through Monday (Veterans Day).

Projected impacts for 94W are 20-25mph winds with gusts up to 30-35mph. Locally heavy rainfall with 2-4 inches of rain through Monday.

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94W; Projected To Pass Guam Sunday through Monday

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam is monitoring a circulation southeast of Chuuk, Invest 94W, which is expected to become better organized as it heads northwestward this weekend. Latest model guidance shows 94W passing near or southwest of Guam Sunday or Monday (Veteran's Day).

Invest 94W's passage is expected to bring winds of 20-25 mph with gusts around 35 mph, locally heavy rainfall and potentially hazardous seas for small craft.

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 6:00 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/

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No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported 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 missile launch today.

“No immediate threat was assessed for Guam or the Marianas from the reported launch,” said Homeland Security Advisor, Esther Aguigui. “Events such as these will continue to be monitored by our office, while working with local, military, and federal partners.”

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