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.

GHS/OCD Hosts Nature Based Solutions for Mitigating Hazards Training

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, will host the Nature Based Solutions for Mitigating Hazards (MGT-484) training on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the GHS/OCD facility in Agana Heights.

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Wind Advisory in Effect; Red Flag Warning in Effect through Today

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has an airport wind advisory in effect for the Guam International Airport until 7 p.m. this evening. Winds from the east-northeast at 15 to 20 knots, with gusts to 30 knots, are possible.

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Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 that struck 162 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 7:50 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.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind the community that when an earthquake strikes, conduct the earthquake procedure, “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops.

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Red Flag Warning in Effect Through the Weekend, Refrain from Outdoor Burning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds and dry conditions will lead to rapid fire spread.

A red flag warning remains in effect from 10 a.m. this morning to 5 p.m. Monday for Guam. Northeast to east winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 30 mph, and humidity at 45 to 60 percent in the afternoons are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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Fire Weather Watch in Effect Friday; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised gusty winds continue as dry conditions build further.

A fire weather watch remains in effect from Friday through Tuesday for low humidity and high winds for Guam. Northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts to 25 mph, and humidity at 50 to 60 percent in the afternoons are expected. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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Wind Advisory in Effect; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has an airport wind advisory in effect for the Guam International Airport until 7 p.m. this evening. Winds from the northeast at 15 to 20 knots, with gusts to 30 knots, are possible.

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Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:

A high surf advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 5 p.m. this afternoon. Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet are expected for west and north facing reefs of the Marianas. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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Press Release - Community Advised to Refrain from Interacting with Scam Calls and Messages

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), continue to receive reports of local telephone numbers receiving suspicious calls and messages or reported phishing scams from local, domestic and unusual or unexpected international area codes.

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Press Release - Hazardous Surf and Seas to Continue Through the Weekend

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JIC Recovery Release No. 128 - GDOL Recruiting More Workers for GUAM STRONG Initiative

GDOL Recruiting More Workers for GUAM STRONG Initiative
30 Positions to be Filled Through NDWG Program

The GUAM STRONG Initiative, a project to help repair households impacted by Typhoon Mawar, is now recruiting workers through the National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) Program.

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