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.

High Risk of Rip Current until early Tuesday Morning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a Rip Current Statement in effect for East facing reefs of Guam until 600am Tuesday morning.

Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore and into deep water

The offices of Guam Homeland Security/Civil Defense remind residents:

Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current, relax and float.
Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Read more about High Risk of Rip Current until early Tuesday Morning

All Clear Issued for Micronesia Mall Building

The All Clear was issued at 5:40 p.m. for the Micronesia Mall building in Dededo after the reported bomb threat made. The building resumed normal operations.

No credible threat was found upon assessment. All measures were taken to ensure the safety of the public and all responders involved.

This will be the final statement provided unless additional information is received.

For more information, contact Acting Public Information Officer Stephen Cahill at (671) 489-9517 or via email at stephen.cahill@ghs.guam.gov.

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Micronesia Mall Evacuated due to Bomb Threat

Around 2:54 p.m., the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense received notification of a reported bomb threat made at the Micronesia Mall building, Dededo.

The Guam Police Department (GPD) and Guam Fire Department (GFD) are on scene and the patrons and staff are being evacuated. Assessments will be made.

All measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the area, the public and all responders involved.

Read more about Micronesia Mall Evacuated due to Bomb Threat

High Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a High Wind Advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 4:00 p.m. this afternoon.

Winds within 5 NM of the airport will be from the east-sotuheast or 110 degrees at 15 to 25 KT with gusts up to 40 KT. The strongest gusts will be associated with showers.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

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JIC Release No. 7 - Guam in COR 4 at Noon Today; GovGuam Employees Report to Work at 1 p.m.; Tropical Storm Warning Canceled; Man-yi Rapidly Moving Away from Guam

Guam in COR 4 at Noon Today; GovGuam Employees Report to Work at 1 p.m.

Acting Governor Josh Tenorio and Rear Admiral Brent De Vore will place Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness (COR) 4 at noon today. GovGuam will resume operations at 1 p.m. today.

Read more about JIC Release No. 7 - Guam in COR 4 at Noon Today; GovGuam Employees Report to Work at 1 p.m.; Tropical Storm Warning Canceled; Man-yi Rapidly Moving Away from Guam

JIC Release No. 6 - COR 1 Remains in Effect; Tentative Plans to Return to COR 4 by Noon Today; GIAA Flight Changes; Shelter Updates

COR 1 Remains in Effect; Tentative Plans to Return to COR 4 by Noon Today

At this time, Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 remains in effect. Based on Tropical Storm Man-Yi’s current track, Acting Governor Josh Tenorio anticipates returning to Condition of Readiness (COR) 4 by noon today, with GovGuam to return to work by 1 p.m. The only deviation from this plan would be a drastic change in Man-Yi’s trajectory. A final announcement will be made by 11 a.m.

Read more about JIC Release No. 6 - COR 1 Remains in Effect; Tentative Plans to Return to COR 4 by Noon Today; GIAA Flight Changes; Shelter Updates

JIC Release No. 5 - COR 1 Remains in Effect; Man-Yi Heading Away from Marianas; Shelter Updates

COR 1 Remains in Effect
Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 remains in effect. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan meaning tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 mph or more, are expected early Wednesday morning. A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, a Coastal Flood Advisory and Rip Current Statement remain in effect.

Read more about JIC Release No. 5 - COR 1 Remains in Effect; Man-Yi Heading Away from Marianas; Shelter Updates

JIC Release No. 4 - COR 1 in Effect_ GIAA flight changes_ Shelter Updates

COR 1 in Effect

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JIC Release No. 3 - COR 1 at Midnight; Shelter Updates; Nov 13 Missile Defense Agency Meeting Canceled in Hågat

COR 1 at Midnight Tonight

Read more about JIC Release No. 3 - COR 1 at Midnight; Shelter Updates; Nov 13 Missile Defense Agency Meeting Canceled in Hågat

JIC Release No. 2 - COR 1 Anticipated at Midnight; Transportation to GDOE Shelters Available; GPA Continues Pre-Storm Measures in Preparation of Tropical Storm Man-Yi; GFD Generator and Candle Safety Tips; GFD Water Safety; Additional Updates

COR 1 Anticipated at Midnight Tonight
Acting Governor Josh Tenorio anticipates declaring Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 at midnight tonight. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, meaning tropical storm conditions, including damaging winds of 39 mph or more, are expected early Wednesday morning.

Additionally, the National Weather Service (NWS) Guam has issued a Coast Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam until Thursday at 6 a.m. Expected impacts are flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Read more about JIC Release No. 2 - COR 1 Anticipated at Midnight; Transportation to GDOE Shelters Available; GPA Continues Pre-Storm Measures in Preparation of Tropical Storm Man-Yi; GFD Generator and Candle Safety Tips; GFD Water Safety; Additional Updates

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