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.

Flood Watch Remains in Effect through Tuesday Morning

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No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Taiwan Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 that occurred 86 km E of Yujing, Taiwan, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 4:44 p.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 final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

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

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam has issued a flood advisory for Guam until 7:30 p.m. Urban and small stream flooding from excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.6 and 1.2 inches of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Hagatna Heights, Andersen AFB, Talofofo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita and Umatac.

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High Surf Advisory and High Risk of Rip Currents in Effect; Stay Out of the Water

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Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible Through Tuesday; Prepare to Take Action if Flooding Occurs

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a hydrologic outlook for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A tropical disturbance is expected to develop within the eastern sector of the monsoon trough just to the west of Agrihan by late Sunday.

Amounts between 2 and 4 inches of rainfall, with locally heavier amounts in excess of 4 to 6 inches is possible for the Marianas through Tuesday.

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High Surf Advisory in Effect; 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 a.m. Monday. Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet are expected for north and west facing reefs of the Marianas. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1135 -COVID-19 Test Results: 18 New Cases, 12 Hospitalized; Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 18 New Cases, 12 Hospitalized;

Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-16 Rev. 4

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

High Surf Advisory in Effect Until Saturday Morning;

Inexperienced Swimmers Advised to Stay Out of the Water

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a high surf advisory for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday. Hazardous surf of 6 to 9 feet are expected for west and north facing reefs of the Marianas. Dangerous swimming conditions and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are expected.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1134 - COVID-19 Test Results: 17 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized; Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 17 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized;

Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 17 New Cases Reported

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Press Release - Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 6:30 p.m. this evening. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is expected.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Agana Heights, Talofofo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita, and Umatac.

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

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