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.

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm warning, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 11 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 5 nautical miles of the airport.

A thunderstorm advisory is in effect until 11:30 p.m. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

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Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is scheduled to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on October 4, 2023 beginning at 2:20 p.m. (EDT), which converts to Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 4:20 a.m. (ChST).

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution through this Morning

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution through this Morning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a trade-wind trough and a monsoon trough are converging over Guam and Rota this morning. The two features will interact bringing heavy rain.

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Earthquake Recorded

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 that struck 33 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam, with a depth of 45.8 km, at 6:04 p.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries reported from the earthquake.

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Press Release - Earthquake Recorded

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck 35 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam, with a depth of 148.4 km, at 7:48 p.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries for Guam reported from the earthquake.

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Press Release - Flood Advisory in Effect this Evening

Flood Advisory in Effect this Evening

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 10 p.m. this evening for central and southern Guam, along and south of Cross Island Road. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

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JIC Recovery Release No. 119 - Mawar Debris Cleanup Completed in 9 Villages

Mawar Debris Cleanup Completed in 9 Villages

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Typhoon Mawar debris mission continues to move forward as debris cleanup from residential rights of way was completed in the villages of Tamuning, Talo’fo’fo and Inalahan this week. The debris mission continues in nine villages, with one village to be scheduled.

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required.

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Press Release - Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 12:45 a.m. Thursday morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

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Community Invited to the National Preparedness Month Grand Finale Event, September 30

Community Invited to the National Preparedness Month Grand Finale Event, September 30

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) invite the island to participate in the National Preparedness Month (NPM) Grand Finale event on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Agana Shopping Center.

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