Free Rebuilding and Repair Tips From FEMA Offered at Four Sites in Guam

As an ongoing commitment to support Guam residents on their recovery journey following Typhoon Mawar, FEMA Mitigation specialists continue to offer free tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms at several stores in Guam. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff will also be on-site to help with registration status check or application appeal.

More than $200 Million in Federal Assistance Flows into Guam following Typhoon Mawar

While the application period for federal assistance has ended, federal assistance continues to make its way into the hands of Guam survivors of Typhoon Mawar. To date, more than $201 million in low interest disaster loans from the SBA and direct disaster assistance through FEMA have flowed into communities to help jumpstart the recovery process.

Small Business Administration

All totals as of Aug. 3, 2023

Debris Update: School Mission Completed, Residential Debris Mission Ramps Up

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Typhoon Mawar debris mission for public schools has already completed debris removal from 41 schools across the island. USACE has completed this mission well ahead of their projected Aug. 8 completion date.

The residential debris project is a free program available for all residential properties including apartments and condominiums.

New Hours of Operation at Disaster Recovery Center

Effective today, the Disaster Recovery Center located at Guam Community College will be extending its hours of operation. The new hours are as follows:

Army Corps of Engineers Residential Debris Mission Begins in Santa Rita, Humåtak, Yigo

As the Army Corps of Engineers works towards completing its mission assignment of removing debris from the island’s public school campuses, they are also starting work within the villages to clean up curbside residential Typhoon Mawar debris. This is a free program available for all residential properties, including apartments and condominiums.

Starting Soon: Five Villages Added for Residential Mawar Debris Removal

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues working to collect Typhoon Mawar related residential debris throughout the island of Guam, residential pick-up will begin in Santa Rita, Umatac and Yigo on July 31. Pick-up will begin in Dededo on Aug. 1 and in Inalåhan Aug. 4.

Last Day to Apply for FEMA Assistance;
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