Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero issued Executive Order No. 2023-04, relative to declaring a state of emergency due to the water supply shortage caused by Typhoon Mawar, and orders such that:

• Pursuant to 9 G.C.A. § 55.60, individuals should only use water supplied by GWA for authorized uses pertaining to public health, safety and welfare. Specific unauthorized uses provided in Section 55.60 include washing motor vehicles, windows, streets, sidewalks and buildings.

Disaster Recovery Center Opened:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with other federal and local partners, opened the first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Guam Community College (GCC), Building E, today. The DRC at GCC will be open seven days a week from 7 am –7 pm. 

Disaster Recovery Center Opening:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with other federal and local partners, have announced that Guam Community College (GCC) will serve as the first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in response to typhoon recovery efforts. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs.

GPA Update:

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

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

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

• 77.8% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

DPHSS Cautions Against Standing Water:

Business Sector Disaster Damage Assessments:

Pursuant to the Guam Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) conducted a Business Sector Disaster Damage Assessment (BSDDA) of Guam’s business/commercial following the passage of Typhoon Mawar.  BSP, along with representatives from the Guam Visitors Bureau, Department of Land Management, Guam Economic Development Authority, Department of Chamorro Affairs and the Port Authority of Guam conducted the BSDDA on May 26-27 and May 30-31, 2023.

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;