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.

Special Marine Warning Issued; Heavy Rainfall and Higher Winds Across Coastal Waters

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a special marine warning for the coastal waters of the Marianas until 2:30 p.m. Showers and isolated thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are located across coastal waters, along with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.

Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and sudden higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Dangerous lightning is possible with thunderstorms.

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Tropical Disturbance Expected to Bring Heavy Showers to the Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring a tropical disturbance, Invest Area 93W, centered just southwest of Chuuk.

The disturbance is expected to track generally north-northwest the next few days, coming closer to the Marianas by the end of the week. As it does, showers and thunderstorms will increase across the region by midweek.

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 8 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, remain indoors.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 809 - COVID-19 Updates: 49 Hospitalized; Preliminary Test Results: 110 New Cases; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available

49 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 29 Unvaccinated

CENSUS as of 6 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	28

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 809 - COVID-19 Updates: 49 Hospitalized; Preliminary Test Results: 110 New Cases; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available

JIC RELEASE NO. 808 - COVID-19 Updates: 57 Hospitalized; Preliminary Test Results: 84 New Cases; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available

57 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 34 Unvaccinated

CENSUS as of 6 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	32	25	-	57

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

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued the following:

A high surf advisory remains in effect for north and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, until noon Sunday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone are expected along north and west facing reefs.

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Community Invited to Participate in the 2021 Great Guam ShakeOut

Guam will soon take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut. On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at exactly 10:21 a.m. (ChST), participants will practice the earthquake response procedure; “Drop, Cover and Hold On” from wherever they are. The drill will last for one minute.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 807 - 198th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; 59 Hospitalized; 127 of 928 Test Positive; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available

198th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 198th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on September 29, 2021. The patient was a 66-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. He tested positive on September 23.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 806 - 197th COVID-19-related Fatality; 58 Hospitalized; 144 of 1,295 Test Positive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory for Pregnant People U.S. Army Reserve Nurses to Assist with Patient Care at GMH

197th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified that Guam’s 197th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on September 29, 2021. The patient was a 76-year-old male, vaccinated, with underlying health conditions who was a known positive case.

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 806 - 197th COVID-19-related Fatality; 58 Hospitalized; 144 of 1,295 Test Positive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory for Pregnant People U.S. Army Reserve Nurses to Assist with Patient Care at GMH

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

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued the following:

A high surf advisory is in effect for north and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, until noon on Sunday. Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone are expected along north and west facing reefs.

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