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 Release No. 12 - Typhoon Mawar Update; Emergency Shelters Open at 8 A.M.

Officials continue to monitor Typhoon Mawar as it makes its gradual approach toward the Marianas. As of 4 a.m., Mawar was located 10.6 degrees north latitude and 146.9 degrees east longitude, about 245 miles southeast of Guam and 320 miles south-southeast of Saipan. It is moving north-northwest at 7 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.

Read more about JIC Release No. 12 - Typhoon Mawar Update; Emergency Shelters Open at 8 A.M.

JIC Release No. 11 - Additional Shelters to Open; Airline Update; GRMC Update

Additional Shelters to Open in Southern Villages:

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) has added three additional Emergency Shelters that will open at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to receive residents that need shelter from the storm. The complete list is as follows:

Northern

AsTumbo Elementary School
Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School
Machananao Elementary School
Upi Elementary School
Wettengel Elementary School

Read more about JIC Release No. 11 - Additional Shelters to Open; Airline Update; GRMC Update

JIC Release No. 10 - Guam to Move to COR 1 Tuesday at 1 PM

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero anticipates placing Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2023. At COR1, destructive winds are possible within the next 12 hours.

Read more about JIC Release No. 10 - Guam to Move to COR 1 Tuesday at 1 PM

JIC Release No. 9 - Typhoon Mawar Update; JRM Update; DPHSS Update; GRTA Update; GSWA Update

JRM Update:
All region installations remain in TCCOR 2 and a Typhoon Warning is now in effect for Guam. All DoDEA schools and Child and Youth Programs are canceled for Tuesday, May 23. All Navy Base Guam gates will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. All Andersen gates will be closed at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The time for gate closure is subject to change based on weather conditions. For specific installation services, please consult the respective Facebook pages for the most recent storm updates and closures.

Read more about JIC Release No. 9 - Typhoon Mawar Update; JRM Update; DPHSS Update; GRTA Update; GSWA Update

JIC RELEASE NO. 8 - Typhoon Mawar Update: Typhoon Warning in Effect; Remain Out of the Water; GMH Updates; Price Gouging Prohibited; Utilities Update; Visitor Industry Update

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam continues to monitor Typhoon Mawar as it continues to strengthen and slowly track toward the Marianas.

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 8 - Typhoon Mawar Update: Typhoon Warning in Effect; Remain Out of the Water; GMH Updates; Price Gouging Prohibited; Utilities Update; Visitor Industry Update

JIC Release No. 7 - Emergency Shelters to Open Tuesday Morning at 8 AM

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) is preparing to open eight (8) emergency shelters 8 A.M. Tuesday, May 23. Emergency shelters will NOT be opened until 8 A.M. tomorrow. Do not attempt to go to any emergency shelter until then.

The following emergency shelters open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 23:

North

AsTumbo Elementary School
Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School
Machananao Elementary School
Upi Elementary School

Read more about JIC Release No. 7 - Emergency Shelters to Open Tuesday Morning at 8 AM

JIC RELEASE NO. 6 - Typhoon Mawar Update; Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2023-02; DPW Update; DPHSS Update; GBHWC Information; GAA Closed

Officials continue to monitor what is now Typhoon Mawar, which has strengthened to typhoon status overnight. As of 5 a.m., Mawar was located 8.5 degrees north latitude and 148.1 degrees east longitude, about 265 miles west-northwest of Chuuk, 410 miles south-southeast of Guam, and 485 miles south-southeast of Saipan. It is moving north-northwest at 8 mph with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.

Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at this time. The Government of Guam, with the exception of essential services, will remain closed until COR 4 is announced.

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 6 - Typhoon Mawar Update; Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2023-02; DPW Update; DPHSS Update; GBHWC Information; GAA Closed

JIC Release No. 5 - Guam in COR 2; School Updates; Shelter Information will be Provided Tomorrow; Guam Legislature Closed; Judicial Court Closed; GSWA Update; Healthcare Updates

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 at 8 p.m. this evening. At COR2, the Government of Guam, with the exception of essential services, will not be operational and will remain closed until COR 4 is announced.

Read more about JIC Release No. 5 - Guam in COR 2; School Updates; Shelter Information will be Provided Tomorrow; Guam Legislature Closed; Judicial Court Closed; GSWA Update; Healthcare Updates

JIC Release No. 4 - Tropical Storm Mawar - Healthcare Update

In anticipation of Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 tonight at 8 p.m., note the following healthcare updates:

The community is reminded to ensure prescription medicine is filled before the storm’s approach. Use today and Monday to stock up on necessary medical supplies.

Department of Public Health and Social Services

Read more about JIC Release No. 4 - Tropical Storm Mawar - Healthcare Update

JIC Release No. 3 - Tropical Storm Mawar Continues Toward the Marianas; Guam to Move to COR 2 at 8 pm Tonight

Officials continue to monitor the developing system which has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Mawar. As of 7 a.m., Mawar was located 6.4 degrees north latitude and 149.1 degrees east longitude, 40 miles south of Polowat, 200 miles west-southwest of Chuuk, and 570 miles south-southeast of Guam. It is moving north-northwest at 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Tropical Storm Mawar is expected to intensify through tonight, possibly becoming a typhoon.

Read more about JIC Release No. 3 - Tropical Storm Mawar Continues Toward the Marianas; Guam to Move to COR 2 at 8 pm Tonight

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