GPA Update:

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its restoration and post-typhoon recovery efforts. GPA reports that as of 1 p.m.:

• 28.0% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.

• 95.8% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.

• 61.9% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

• 5 additional feeders/circuits added to the island-wide system

• 23 critical substations energized of the 24 total major GPA substations.

• If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
• Slow down where water is ponding on the road;

FEMA Update:

• 26.0% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.
• 83.3% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.
• 55.6% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

FEMA Individual Assistance Available:

President Biden approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides grants for homeowners and renters like rental assistance and money for home repairs. FEMA inspectors will perform home by home assessments to initiate the process to provide direct relief to our people.

Green Waste Disposal Updates – Barrigada, Dededo and Santa Rita:

The Government of Guam’s green waste transition sites are open for residential green waste disposal. Each site is operational 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. These sites will accept only green waste, vegetative waste, and yard trimmings. All other disaster debris including, but not limited to metallic waste, white goods, bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, and household trash will be REJECTED. Residents are advised that site locations are subject to change based on capacity.

Green Waste Disposal Updates:

The Government of Guam’s green waste transition sites are open for residential green waste disposal. Each site is operational 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. These sites will accept only green waste, vegetative waste, and yard trimmings. All other disaster debris including, but not limited to metallic waste, white goods, bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, and household trash will be REJECTED. 

This morning President Biden approved Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s request for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides grants for homeowners and renters like rental assistance and money for home repairs. FEMA inspectors will perform home by home assessments to initiate the process to provide direct relief to our people.

DPW Update:

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Maintenance Construction Section (MCS) has been working pre-typhoon ensuring the roadways remain accessible for emergency responders and essential government workers. Work was focused at the following sites pre-storm, that have been prone to flooding and heavy vegetation foliage:

• Polaris Outfall Southbound, Piti

• Finile Drive, Hågat

• RR Cruz Subdivison, Hågat

• Barcinas Manel Channel and Culverts, Malesso’