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. 89 - School Debris Cleanup Underway, Residential Debris Cleanup Forthcoming; Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to July 28; FEMA Offering Free Rebuilding and Repairs Tips in Guam

School Debris Cleanup Underway, Residential Debris Cleanup Forthcoming;
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to July 28;
FEMA Offering Free Rebuilding and Repairs Tips in Guam

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 89 - School Debris Cleanup Underway, Residential Debris Cleanup Forthcoming; Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to July 28; FEMA Offering Free Rebuilding and Repairs Tips in Guam

Press Release - GHS/OCD, JRM, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems

GHS/OCD, JRM, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of
Advanced Warning Systems

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, starting at 3:15 p.m.

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JIC Recovery Release No. 88 - Less than a Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; FEMA May Call from an Unknown Number; SBA Disaster Loans Also Still Available

Less than a Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance;
FEMA May Call from an Unknown Number;
SBA Disaster Loans Also Still Available

If you have sustained damage or loss because of Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Acting quickly is important, as the deadline of July 27 is less than one week away. FEMA strongly encourages Typhoon Mawar survivors to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for:

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 88 - Less than a Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; FEMA May Call from an Unknown Number; SBA Disaster Loans Also Still Available

JIC Recovery Release No. 87 - One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; FEMA May Call from an Unknown Number

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance;
FEMA May Call from an Unknown Number

If you have sustained damage or loss because of Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Acting quickly is important, as the deadline of July 27 is just one week away. FEMA strongly encourages Typhoon Mawar survivors to apply as soon as possible.FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for:

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 87 - One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; FEMA May Call from an Unknown Number

JIC Recovery Release No. 86 - Recruitment for National Dislocated Workers Grant Continues

Recruitment for National Dislocated Workers Grant Continues

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration is still hiring individuals to assist with disaster recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar under the National Dislocated Workers Grant (NDWG) Program. Hundreds of positions are still available at village Mayors’ Offices, the Department of Parks and Recreations, the Department of Public Works, the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Debris Management Sites, and Mass Shelter Operations.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 86 - Recruitment for National Dislocated Workers Grant Continues

No Immediate Threat Assessed from Reported North Korea Missile 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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JIC Recovery Release No. 85 - Army Corps of Engineers to Begin Removing Mawar Debris from Public Schools; Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance on July 27; DPHSS Provides Number to Change D-SNAP Pin

Army Corps of Engineers to Begin Removing Mawar Debris from Public Schools;
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance on July 27;
DPHSS Provides Number to Change D-SNAP Pin

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 85 - Army Corps of Engineers to Begin Removing Mawar Debris from Public Schools; Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance on July 27; DPHSS Provides Number to Change D-SNAP Pin

Salvation Army Guam Corps Extends Expiration Date of Thrift Store Vouchers

The Salvation Army Guam Corps extends expiration date
of thrift store vouchers for Typhoon Mawar survivors
-Thrift store to extend operating hours until 6 p.m. [from 4 p.m.], Monday through Saturday
and will be closed on Sundays-

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No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Alaska Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 that occurred in the Alaska Peninsula at 4:48 p.m. ChST, with a depth of 32.6 km.

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.

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JIC Recovery Release No. 84 - Ypao Point Disaster Debris Disposal Site to Close Today at 6 p.m.; Household Trash Disposal Available at GSWA Transfer Stations

Ypao Point Disaster Debris Disposal Site to Close Today at 6 p.m.
The Ypao Point Disaster Debris Disposal site in Tamuning will end operations today, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Ypao Point only accepts the following:

green waste
wood waste
metallic waste
white goods
construction debris – (including building materials, drywall, bulky furniture, carpet, and plumbing)

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 84 - Ypao Point Disaster Debris Disposal Site to Close Today at 6 p.m.; Household Trash Disposal Available at GSWA Transfer Stations

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