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. 35 - Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2023-05; Guam EPA Investigating Unapproved Water Delivery Services; Salvation Army Update; GPA, DPW, GPD Updates

Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2023-05:

Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero issued Executive Order No. 2023-05, relative to emergency procurement authorization during the state of emergency, and orders such that:

Read more about JIC RELEASE NO. 35 - Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2023-05; Guam EPA Investigating Unapproved Water Delivery Services; Salvation Army Update; GPA, DPW, GPD Updates

JIC Recovery Release No. 34 - GPA Update; GRTA Shuttle Service

GPA Update:

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) continues its restoration and post-typhoon recovery efforts. GPA reports that as of 1:00 p.m.:

53.2% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.
95.8% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.
88.9% of GPA’s feeders/circuits have been energized/restored.

Two additional feeders/circuits were added to the island-wide system for a total of 56 feeders/circuits that are partially energized today.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 34 - GPA Update; GRTA Shuttle Service

JIC Recovery Release No. 33 - FEMA Update; Commercial Haulers Prohibited at Typhoon Debris Waste Sites; No Burn Notice Remains

FEMA Inspections Launched:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) inspections have begun for those that applied for disaster assistance for damages caused by Typhoon Mawar.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 33 - FEMA Update; Commercial Haulers Prohibited at Typhoon Debris Waste Sites; No Burn Notice Remains

JIC Recovery Release No. 32 - Second Disaster Recovery Center Opened Today; GPA Update; Typhoon Debris Disposal Sites Open; GSWA Update

Second Disaster Recovery Center Opened:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with other federal and local partners, have opened the Guam Community College (GCC), Building E this weekend, as the first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in response to typhoon recovery efforts. A second DRC opened today at the Dededo Sports Complex.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 32 - Second Disaster Recovery Center Opened Today; GPA Update; Typhoon Debris Disposal Sites Open; GSWA Update

JIC Recovery Release No. 31 - Governor Leon Guerrero Issues Executive Order No. 2023-04; Typhoon Debris Disposal Sites Open; Utilities Update

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.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 31 - Governor Leon Guerrero Issues Executive Order No. 2023-04; Typhoon Debris Disposal Sites Open; Utilities Update

JIC Recovery Release No. 30 - Disaster Recovery Center Open; SBA Business Recovery Center Open; DoAg Update

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.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 30 - Disaster Recovery Center Open; SBA Business Recovery Center Open; DoAg Update

Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Late Saturday Night through Monday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor a tropical system, Invest Area 98 W, which is expected to lift slowly north as it tracks roughly parallel to the Marianas, west of the coastal waters.

Heavy rainfall is the main concern, with potential for 4 to 8 inches of rainfall, with locally higher amounts. Additionally, stronger winds on the northern and eastern flanks of the system may give Guam sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts to 45 mph possible with any heavier shower or thunderstorm that develops.

Read more about Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Late Saturday Night through Monday

JIC Recovery Release No. 29 - First Disaster Recovery Center to Open this Weekend

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.