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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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AHAWS Siren From Agat Not Connected to Emergency

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) are aware of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens located at the Agat Senior Center and Agat Marina sounding of the siren this morning and continuing.

The Agat AHAWS siren is not connected with any emergency situation and assessments are being made on the system. Future tests of the AHAWS sirens will be conducted on a monthly basis and will typically fall on the first Tuesday of each month, unless it falls on an observed holiday.

JIC Recovery Release No. 117 - Late Applications for FEMA Assistance Must be Received by Sept. 26

Late Applications for FEMA Assistance Must be Received by Sept. 26

The deadline for Guam residents to apply for federal assistance due typhoon Mawar was July 28, 2023. But what if you were hospitalized, or off island and unable to apply? In rare cases survivors may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA. The deadline to submit a late application, is Sept. 26, 2023

Small Craft Advisory in Effect

Small Craft Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a small craft advisory, in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. Sunday.

Southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and seas of 6 to 8 feet are expected. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could also lead to choppy seas, gusty winds, and frequent lightning strikes.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a flood advisory, in effect until 9:15 p.m. this evening for Southern Guam. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:
  • Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
  • If driving, be alert for low visibilities in heavy rain;

Heavy Rainfall Expected the Next Few Days; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a weak circulation, Invest 90W, near 14 degrees north latitude and 144 degrees east longitude, as it continues to drift west of the Marianas. The system is expected to continue west of the Mariana islands, before moving northward by early next week.

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 3 p.m. this afternoon for Guam. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 10 a.m. this morning for Guam. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are impacting the area.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

If driving, be alert for low visibilities in heavy rain;

JIC Recovery Release No. 116 - Guam Residents May Still Have Time to Appeal a FEMA Decision

Guam Residents May Still Have Time to Appeal a FEMA Decision

Those who applied for disaster assistance due to damages from Typhoon Mawar may still have time to appeal their initial FEMA decision. If you received a letter from FEMA saying that the information you provided is incomplete, or that you are ineligible for disaster assistance, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of the date on the letter.

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