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.

JIC RELEASE NO. 836 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; Governor Signs Executive Order No. 2021-27; COVID-19 Updates: 111 New Cases, 57 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; DPHSS Job Fair Saturday, October 30, 2021; Foo

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

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 836 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; Governor Signs Executive Order No. 2021-27; COVID-19 Updates: 111 New Cases, 57 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; DPHSS Job Fair Saturday, October 30, 2021; Foo

JIC RELEASE NO. 835 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 96 New Cases, 55 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; DPHSS Job Fair Saturday, October 30, 2021; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

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

The 233rd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on October 24, 2021. The patient was an 89-year-old female, vaccinated, with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 24.

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 835 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 96 New Cases, 55 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; DPHSS Job Fair Saturday, October 30, 2021; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

JIC RELEASE NO. 834 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 121 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues COVID-19 Data Update Report; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 834 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 121 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues COVID-19 Data Update Report; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

JIC RELEASE NO. 833 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 152 New Cases, 51 Hospitalized; DPHSS Job Fair Saturday, October 30; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

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

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 833 - Three COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 152 New Cases, 51 Hospitalized; DPHSS Job Fair Saturday, October 30; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

JIC RELAESE NO. 832 - COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 128 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized

50 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 6 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	30	17

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GHS/OCD, JRM, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, starting at 3:15 p.m.

GHS/OCD will test the nineteen (19) All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens in conjunction with JRM, NBG, and AAFB monthly routine testing of the “Giant Voice (GV)” sirens.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 831 - COVID-19 Updates: 35 New Cases, 53 Hospitalized

53 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 4 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	34	19

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Strong Thunderstorm Over Southern Guam Waters; Boaters Advised to Seek Safe Harbor

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a marine weather statement for Guam. A strong thunderstorm is over the waters of southern Guam. The thunderstorm is capable of producing winds to around 35 knots. It is located near Cocos Island, 12 nautical miles south of Agat, moving north at 25 knots. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until the storm passes.

The following NWS advisories remain in effect:

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Flood Watch Remains in Effect through this Afternoon; Practice Caution While Driving

The following National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advisories remain in effect:

A flash flood watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, through this afternoon. A circulation passing west of Guam will bring periods of heavy showers this afternoon. Brief heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may cause periods of flooding. The flash flood watch will no longer be in effect tonight, when flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Through this afternoon:

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Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tiyan Guam has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Guam until 9:30 p.m.

Heavy rain is falling across southern Guam. Heavy showers may spread to central and northern Guam. Up to an inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected over the area. This rain will results in minor flooding.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

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