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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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CNMI Donation Drive Ongoing

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), on behalf of the Government of Guam (GovGuam), continue donations management to support those in the CNMI affected by Super Typhoon Yutu.

The whole community is encouraged to donate to those in need in the CNMI. In-kind donations for Saipan and Tinian are accepted at the GHS/OCD facility in Agana Heights until November 21, 2018 The hours of operation are:

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays: CLOSED


Guam Supports Recovery Efforts in CNMI – Donation Drive Extended to November 21, 2018

Recovery efforts continue in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) after Super Typhoon Yutu left behind its destruction two weeks ago. The government of Guam continues to work with federal and military partners, as well as with local agencies to assist Saipan and Tinian with their recovery efforts.

 
CNMI Donation Drive Ongoing

NWS Closely Monitors Developing Circulation

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office is closely monitoring a developing circulation east-northeast of Majuro.

As of this afternoon, the circulation is about 230 miles east-northeast of Majuro and is now the subject of a tropical cyclone formation alert by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Current models indicate a slow west-northwest track over the next several days with the system passing just north of Majuro Saturday.

Typhoon Mangkhut Recovery Ongoing - Damage Assessments to Continue Next Week

Preliminary information and numbers submitted on September 21, 2018 as part of the request for a Major Disaster Declaration did not qualify Guam for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program. The denial meant that federal grant money will not be available to assist residents’ homes damaged by Typhoon Mangkhut.

Governor Eddie Baza Calvo has expressed his intent to file an appeal requesting another review for Individual Assistance.

NWS Issues High Surf Advisory for the Marianas

The National Weather Service (NWS) - Guam Weather Forecast Office issued high surf advisory for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. A high surf advisory means high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.

Hazardous surf of 9 to 11 feet today will gradually subside through Friday, falling below hazardous level Friday evening. Lingering long period westerly swell from distant Tropical Storm Yutu is generating hazardous surf along west facing reefs.  
 

GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, November 6, starting at 3:15 p.m.

GHS/OCD will test the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) from fifteen (15) locations in conjunction with NBG and AAFB monthly routine testing of the “Giant Voice (GV).”

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