The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will host its first information session on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the application process on Friday, October 25, at 10 a.m.

Following the Presidential Disaster Declaration in response to Typhoon Mawar, Guam received HMGP funding. The funding is available to Government of Guam entities and private non-profit organizations for projects that reduce risks to people and property across the island.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Flood Advisory in effect for Guam until 900am.

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due with 3 and 5 inches of rain having already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 and 3 inches are expected resulting in minor flooding.

Some areas that will experience flooding include: Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Agana Heights, Anderson AFB, Talo'fo'fo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Inalåhan, Asan, Malesso’, Piti, Sånta Rita and Humåtak.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Flood Advisory in effect for Central and Southern Guam until 600pm.

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due with .4 and .6 inches of rain having already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of .6 and 1.2 inches are expected.

Some areas that will experience flooding include: Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Agana Heights, Talo'fo'fo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Inalåhan, Asan, Malesso’, Piti, Sånta Rita and Humåtak.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) announced that Guam will receive funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The funding stems from the psidential Disaster Declaration, which was issued in response to Typhoon Mawar.

The HMGP funding is available to Government of Guam entities and private non-profit organizations for mitigation measures and improvements. The initial sub-application deadline was August 23, 2024, but has been extended to November 15, 2024.

Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHSOCD) is pleased to announce that Mt. Carmel and Marcial Sablan Elementary Schools will conduct a local tsunami evacuation drill on October 17, 2024, at 10:18 AM. This drill will follow the Great Guam Shakeout, reinforcing our community's preparedness for natural disasters.