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.

Mobile AHAWS Siren to be Tested Today

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will conduct a test of one (1) All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) siren remotely from the test location facility at RadioCom, 129 Rojas St., Harmon Industrial Park, Tamuning, today, November 4, 2021, beginning at 2 p.m.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 842 - Vaccination Clinic Available Today at Northern Region Community Health Center

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) is conducting a vaccination clinic today, November 4, at the Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) in Dededo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The NRCHC Vaccination Clinic is open to anyone who meets the current eligibility criteria for dose 1 and 2 of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines, or the single-dose Johnson and Johnson/Janssen Vaccine. It is also open to those seeking a booster shot.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 841 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 89 New Cases, 47 Hospitalized; DPHSS Prepares for Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccines to Children Ages 5 to 11; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment C

Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of three (3) COVID-19-related fatalities.

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Community Invited to Participate in World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), following a worldwide initiative through the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), invite the community to celebrate “World Tsunami Awareness Day” (WTAD) on Friday, November 5, 2021, to promote a global culture of tsunami awareness. Tsunamis are rare but can affect many people, especially those living in coastal communities across multiple countries.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 840 - COVID-19 Updates: Preliminary Test Results: 35 New Cases, 58 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues

58 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	34	21

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JIC RELEASE NO. 839 - Four COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 78 New Cases, 53 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues

The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of four (4) COVID-19-related fatalities:

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High Surf Advisory in Effect Until Tuesday Morning; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office extended the high surf advisory for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, now in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet are expected tonight along north facing reefs, resulting in a high risk of rip currents.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water.

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High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect through Monday; Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a high surf advisory, in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, until 6 p.m. Monday. Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet tonight and 7 to 9 feet Monday are expected along north and west facing reefs. There is also a high risk of rip currents.

Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion is expected. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 838 - COVID-19 Updates: Preliminary Test Results: 21 New Cases, 53 Hospitalized; Micronesia Mall Vaccination Clinic Ended October 30; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues

53 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	32	20

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JIC RELEASE NO. 837 - OVID-19 Updates: Preliminary Test Results: 36 New Cases, 58 Hospitalized; Micronesia Mall Vaccination Clinic Ends October 30; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues

58 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	36	21

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