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.

JIC Recovery Release No. 118 - Refrain from Illegal Dumping After Your Village is Completed; Ineligible Debris is the Responsibility of the Resident

Refrain from Illegal Dumping After Your Village is Completed;
Ineligible Debris is the Responsibility of the Resident

While The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission continues to move forward, FEMA would like to remind residents that once each category of debris has been picked-up in a neighborhood or village, USACE will not be returning to that area for additional debris removal.

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Flood Advisory in Effect for Northwest Guam; Practice Caution in Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for northwest Guam until 6:30 p.m. this evening. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain has fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Ritidian Point and Guam National Wildlife Refuge.

Residents and visitors in those areas are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;

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No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea 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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AHAWS Siren From Agat Not Connected to Emergency

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) are aware of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens located at the Agat Senior Center and Agat Marina sounding of the siren this morning and continuing.

The Agat AHAWS siren is not connected with any emergency situation and assessments are being made on the system. Future tests of the AHAWS sirens will be conducted on a monthly basis and will typically fall on the first Tuesday of each month, unless it falls on an observed holiday.

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JIC Recovery Release No. 117 - Late Applications for FEMA Assistance Must be Received by Sept. 26

Late Applications for FEMA Assistance Must be Received by Sept. 26

The deadline for Guam residents to apply for federal assistance due typhoon Mawar was July 28, 2023. But what if you were hospitalized, or off island and unable to apply? In rare cases survivors may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA. The deadline to submit a late application, is Sept. 26, 2023

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Small Craft Advisory in Effect

Small Craft Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a small craft advisory, in effect for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 a.m. Sunday.

Southwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, with gusts up to 30 knots, and seas of 6 to 8 feet are expected. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could also lead to choppy seas, gusty winds, and frequent lightning strikes.

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains a flood advisory, in effect until 9:15 p.m. this evening for Southern Guam. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
If driving, be alert for low visibilities in heavy rain;

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Heavy Rainfall Expected the Next Few Days; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a weak circulation, Invest 90W, near 14 degrees north latitude and 144 degrees east longitude, as it continues to drift west of the Marianas. The system is expected to continue west of the Mariana islands, before moving northward by early next week.

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Flash Flood Warning Now in Effect for Southern Guam; Practice Extreme Caution

Flash Flood Warning Now in Effect for Southern Guam; Practice Extreme Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning, in effect for Southern Guam until 2:15 p.m. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches per hour.

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Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

Flood Advisory in Effect; Drive with Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 3 p.m. this afternoon for Guam. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautionary actions:

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