logo
GHS

 

Join the GHS/OCD Email List

 

Back to top

June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

SEARCH THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. 

 

 

JIC Recovery Release No. 106 - FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Mangilao to Close August 16; Help is Still Available

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Mangilao to Close August 16; Help is Still Available

Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, FEMA and the Village of Mangilao, will close the Disaster Recovery Center at Guam Community College, but help is still available. The following Disaster Recovery Center will cease operations at the close of business Aug 16, 2023.

  • Guam Community College: 1 Sesame St., Building E, Mangilao, 96913

Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect through Today

Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect through Today

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a small craft advisory in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. this evening. Southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, with frequent gusts to 25 knots, are expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Flash Flood Warning In Effect Until 7:30 pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning, in effect for South Western Guam, until 7:30 pm this evening. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.2 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.8 to 2.6 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
 
Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
 

JIC Recovery Release No. 105 - FEMA Continues to Offer Free Rebuilding and Repair Tips at Local Stores

FEMA Continues to Offer Free Rebuilding and  Repair Tips at Local Stores  

Do you have questions about rebuilding and repairing following Typhoon Mawar? FEMA Mitigation specialists may give you advice or offer free tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. This is an ongoing commitment to support Guam residents on their recovery journey. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff will also be onsite to help with registration status checks or application appeals. 

JIC Recovery Release No. 104 -Typhoon Debris Pick-up Continues – Asan, Talofofo Begin this Week

Typhoon Debris Pick-up Continues – Asan, Talofofo Begin this Week

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues their debris clean-up mission throughout Guam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar-related debris from residential properties. Debris separation crews are scheduled to start this week in Asan and Talofofo, with the villages of Agat and Sinajana scheduled to begin next week. 

Rip Current, High Surf, Small Craft Advisory In Effect 8.11.23

Rip Current, High Surf, Small Craft Advisory In Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised a high risk of rip current and high surf, in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from Now until Saturday afternoon 5:00pm. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents are expected for south and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Nearby Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 that occurred about 24 miles west of Guam at 7:21 pm ChST, with a depth of 307 miles.
As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam or the Marianas at this time. This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.
For more information, contact Acting Public Information Officer Stephen Cahill at (671) 489-9517 or via email at stephen.cahill@ghs.guam.gov.

High Surf Advisory In Effect from 6AM Thursday to 5PM Saturday

High Surf Advisory In Effect from 6AM Thursday to 5PM Saturday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a high surf advisory, in effect for Guam, from 6:00 am Thursday to 5:00pm Saturday. High risk of rip currents from Thursday morning thru Saturday afternoon.

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents expected. South and west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

Press Release - Flood Advisory in Effect Until 430 pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam, until 4:30pm this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. 
 
Doppler radar indicated heavy showers and possible thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

Pages