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.

Guam in Tropical Storm Watch; Tropical Storm Hagibis Track Changes Slightly

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor Tropical Storm Hagibis. As of 4 p.m., Hagibis was located 14.2 degrees north latitude and 154.1 degrees east longitude, about 490 miles east of Saipan and 545 miles east of Guam.

Tropical Storm Hagibis is moving west at 21 mph with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. It is forecast to intensify through Monday, possibly becoming a typhoon late tonight or early Monday morning.

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JIC Release No. 23 - Mosquito Surveillance Continues

Mosquito Surveillance Continues; Pesticide Application Continues in Areas of Surveillance

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), along with partner agencies, and the Guam community, continue efforts to mitigate the spread of the dengue virus on Guam.

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Tropical Storm Hagibis Continues to Strengthen; Make Preparations in Advance

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Hagibis.

As of 1 p.m., Hagibis was located 15.0 degrees north latitude and 155.0 degrees east longitude, about 620 miles east of Saipan and 695 miles east of Guam. Tropical Storm Hagibis is moving west at 21 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Hagibis is forecast to intensify tonight, possibly becoming a typhoon early Monday morning. On its current track, it is expected to pass near Anatahan Monday night.

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Tropical Depression Upgraded to Tropical Storm Hagibis

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Hagibis.

As of 7 a.m., the system was located 15.3 degrees north latitude and 156.9 degrees east longitude, about 745 miles east of Saipan and 820 miles east of Guam. Tropical Storm Hagibis is moving west at 17 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The tropical storm is forecast to intensify, possibly becoming a typhoon on Monday.

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System Upgraded to a Tropical Depression; Watches in Effect

System Upgraded to a Tropical Depression; Watches in Effect

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Developing Circulation to Pass through the Marianas Early Next Week

Developing Circulation to Pass through the Marianas Early Next Week

The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office continue to monitor a circulation located about 1000 miles east of Saipan near 15 degrees north latitude and 161 degrees east longitude.

The system is currently moving west around 10 mph. At this time, NWS advised model guidance maintains a westward motion to bring the circulation, possibly as a tropical storm, through the Marianas between Saipan and Agrihan Monday night or Tuesday.

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JIC Release No. 22 - One Additional Case of Locally Acquired Dengue, Two Additional Imported Cases

One Additional Case of Locally Acquired Dengue, Two Additional Imported Cases

The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), along with partner agencies, and the Guam community, continue efforts to mitigate the spread of the dengue virus on Guam.

To date, there are nine confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue infection and six confirmed cases of imported dengue infection. Two of the three additional positive cases were sent off-island for testing, resulting in late reporting.

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JIC Release No. 21 - CDC Dengue Presentation Made Available

CDC Dengue Presentation Made Available

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), along with partner agencies, and the Guam community, continue efforts to mitigate the spread of the dengue virus on Guam.

To date, there remain eight confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue infection and four confirmed cases of imported dengue infection.

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JIC Release No. 20 - Dengue Presentations Available

Dengue Presentations Available

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), along with partner agencies, and the Guam community, continue efforts to mitigate the spread of the dengue virus on Guam.

To date, there remain eight confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue infection and four confirmed cases of imported dengue infection. The last locally acquired case of dengue was confirmed on Sept. 27, 2019.

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JIC Release No. 19 - No New Confirmed Cases; Swamp Road Cleanup Completed

No New Confirmed Cases; Swamp Road Cleanup Completed

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