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.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect until 715pm

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a flash flood warning, in effect for the entire island Guam until 715pm caused by heavy rain.

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Flash Flood Warning in Effect until 315pm

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a flash flood warning, in effect for the entire island Guam until 315pm caused by heavy rain.

At 216 PM ChST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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

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Press Release: Advisories and Watches Still in Effect for Guam

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued many Advisories and Watches that are in effect for Guam. A monsoon disturbance, Invest 97W, is beginning to consolidate a few hundred miles west of Guam. A monsoon surge is expected to intensify significantly, bringing a higher likelihood for conditions across the entirety of the Marianas.

High Surf Advisory

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No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported North Korea Missile Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), today.

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Press Release - Guam in COR 4; Take caution as other advisories, watches still in effect

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Admiral Brent De Vore will place Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness (COR) 4 at 2 p.m. this afternoon.

Joint Region Marianas, Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz establish COR 4. For base patrons, please continue to visit the JRM Facebook page as well as each of the individual military installation social media pages for all of the latest information about the return to steady state and the availability of services.

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Press Release: Tropical Storm Bebinca (14W) Moves Further from Guam; Guam remains in COR 3

Tropical Depssion Bebinca (14W) has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm and is 110 miles west-northwest of Guam, moving west-northwest at 13mph with maximum sustained winds of 40mph. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Tropical storm conditions continue, but are gradually subsiding.

At this time, Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3. At COR 3, Government of Guam remains open and employees are expected to report to work today, Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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Press Release: Tropical Storm Bebinca (14W) Moves Away from Guam; Guam remains in COR 3

Tropical Depssion Bebinca (14W) has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm and is 55 miles west of Guam, moving northwest at 13mph. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Tropical storm conditions, including winds at least 39 mph, are expected through the rest of the morning, then may slowly decrease this afternoon. Heavy rain and gusty winds will be slow to decrease due to the monsoon flow east and south of Tropical Storm Bebinca.

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Press Release: Tropical Depression Bebinca (14W) Passes Guam; Guam remains in COR 3

Tropical Depression Bebinca (14W) is 20 miles west-southwest of Guam, moving northwest at 13mph. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Tropical storm conditions, including winds at least 39 mph, are expected through the rest of the morning, then may slowly decrease this evening.

At this time, Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3. At COR 3, Government of Guam remains open and employees are expected to report to work today, Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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Tropical Depression 14W Approaches Guam; Guam remains in COR 3

Tropical Depression 14W is 60 miles southeast of Guam, moving northwest toward Guam at 21mph. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Tropical storm conditions, including winds at least 39 mph, are expected over the next few hours.

At this time, Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3. At COR 3, Government of Guam remains open and employees are expected to report to work on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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Tropical Depression 14W Advisory 2

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued 14W Advisory 2. Tropical Depression 14W is moving northwest toward Guam.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Tropical storm conditions, including winds at least 39 mph, are expected by early Wednesday morning.

About 110 miles south-southeast of Guam
About 150 miles south of Rota
About 205 miles south of Tinian
About 215 miles south of Saipan

Maximum sustained winds 35 mph

Present movement NW 305 degrees at 13 mph

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