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. 26 - DPHSS Services: Operation Challenges Delivery of Senior Meals; Information Unit of the Senior Services Branch Discontinued

As of March 22, 2020, there were 27 positive cases of COVID-19 on Guam with one (1) COVID-19 related death. There will be additional results later this evening once today’s test results are finalized.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 25 - SBA Disaster Loans Available; Tax Filing Date Extended;2020 Census Misinformation; DPHSS Services

SBA Low-Interest Loans Available

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JIC RELEASE NO. 24 - 12 Positive Cases for COVID-19

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 35 individuals for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 22, 2020 with conclusive results. Twelve (12) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and 23 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.

A total of 153 tests were performed from March 12, 2020 through March 22, 2020 with conclusive results. To date, a total of 27 cases tested positive and 126 cases tested negative for COVID-19. All 26 remaining confirmed cases are in isolation.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 23 - Further Evidence of Community Spread of COVID-19; Two Confirmed Cases Traced to Håfa Adai Bingo

As of March 22, 2020, there were 14 positive cases of COVID-19 on Guam and one (1) COVID-19 related death. There will be additional results later this evening once today’s test results are finalized.

Based on a DPHSS contact investigation, at least two (2) individuals testing positive for COVID-19 frequented the Håfa Adai Bingo Hall in Tamuning.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 22 - Notices of Violation Issued for Executive Order Non-Compliance; DPHSS Counseling Hotline Numbers Available

Department of Revenue and Taxation Issues Notices of Violation

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JIC RELEASE NO. 21 - First COVID-19 Related Fatality on Guam

On Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 1:30 a.m. (ChST), Guam’s first COVID-19 related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH). The patient was originally admitted to GMH on Sunday, March 15, 2020 and remained in isolation throughout the week. The patient was among one of Guam’s initial COVID-19 patients.

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Governor Leon Guerrero Responds to Congressman San Nicolas

Governor Leon Guerrero's Response to Congressman San Nicolas

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JIC RELEASE NO. 20 - One Positive Case for COVID-19

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 23 individuals for COVID-19 on Saturday, March 21, 2020. One tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and 22 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.

A total of 123 tests were performed from March 12, 2020 through March 21, 2020 with conclusive results. To date, a total of 15 cases tested positive and 108 cases tested negative for COVID-19. All 15 confirmed cases remain in isolation.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 19 - Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Moved to Isolation Facility; Guam Receives Additional Test Kits

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 19 individuals for the virus causing COVID-19 on Friday, March 20. Two tested positive and 17 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. This brings the total number of confirmed cases on Guam to 14. Additional results will be provided later today.

The Government of Guam is aggressively implementing its planned COVID-19 response to identify and contain transmission on Guam. With any change in status, anticipate timely notification.

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No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported North Korea Missile Test

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