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.

Fire Weather Watch Remains in Effect for Guam; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised that daytime winds and dry conditions may lead to rapid fire spread across parts of Guam.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 990 - 338th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 80 New Cases, 22 Hospitalized; Food Commodities Distribution Continues March 17

338th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 338th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 14, 2022. The patient was a 55-year-old male, partially vaccinated, with underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 21.

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Red Flag Warning in Effect for Guam, Refrain from Outdoor Burning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has issued a red flag warning for Guam, in effect until 5 p.m. this afternoon. A red flag warning means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph are expected through this afternoon.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Philippines Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck 67 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines, with a depth of 11.0 km, at 7:05 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands at this time. This will be the only statement issued unless additional information is received.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 989 - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at ASC Begins Monday, March 14; Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effective Monday, March 14; COVID-19 Test Results: 32 New Cases, 26 Hospitalized

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at ASC Begins Monday, March 14

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JIC RELEASE NO. 988 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-11; GCC Vaccination Clinic to Close, Moves to ASC Starting Monday, March 14; COVID-19 Test Results: 56 New Cases, 24 Hospitalized; Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effective Monday, March 14

DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-11

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JIC RELEASE NO. 987 - Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-06; GCC Vaccination Clinic to Close, Moves to ASC Starting Monday, March 14; COVID-19 Test Results: 120 New Cases, 29 Hospitalized; Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effecti

Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-06

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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 the following advisories in effect:

A high surf advisory is in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. Saturday. Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet is expected along north facing reefs and beaches.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 986 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 123 New Cases, 33 Hospitalized; Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effective Monday, March 14; SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for March 2022

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 336th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 9, 2022. The patient was a 74-year-old male, unvaccinated, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 17.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 985 - 335th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 163 New Cases, 29 Hospitalized

335th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 335th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 8, 2022. The patient was a 78-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 28.

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