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. 8 - GDOE Graduation Update; Shelter Update

GDOE Graduation Update: The GDOE leadership has confirmed that high school graduation ceremonies for SY 2022-2023 have been postponed until further notice. The leadership team will meet with school administrators to discuss high school graduation ceremonies, summer school 2023, and other educational matters.

Emergency Shelters Update:

Read more about JIC Release No. 8 - GDOE Graduation Update; Shelter Update

NWS-UOG Collaboration for Drone-Based Storm Assessment

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JIC Release No. 7 - Water Tanker Locations; Boil Water Notice Remains in Place

GWA Update:
The Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) has stationed four water tanks in designated areas of the island to support water needs as GWA assesses areas that need full water restoration.

The designated locations for the 4,000-6,000 gallon tankers include:

Santa Teresita, Mangilao
Ordot-Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office, Chalan Pago
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inalåhan
Dededo Mayor’s Office, Dededo

Read more about JIC Release No. 7 - Water Tanker Locations; Boil Water Notice Remains in Place

JIC Recovery Release No. 6 - Stay Out of Water; GMH Update; Gas Station Safety

Stay Out of Water
The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office Guam has the following advisories in effect:

A high surf warning remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan until 6 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023. Dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet are expected in the surf zone of south and west-facing reefs. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through Saturday afternoon and can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 6 - Stay Out of Water; GMH Update; Gas Station Safety

JIC Recovery Release No. 5 - GovGuam Agency Updates; Emergency Shelters Update; Safety Reminders

GovGuam Agency Updates:

Guam Power Authority:

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

3.8% of the System Load (Customer Demand) has been restored.
41.4% of GPA’s Substation Energization has been restored.
15.9% of GPA’s feeders/ circuits have been energized/restored.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 5 - GovGuam Agency Updates; Emergency Shelters Update; Safety Reminders

JIC Recovery Release No. 4 - Operational Bank ATMs and Services; Price Gouging Prohibited

Operational Bank ATMs and Services:

Bank of Guam: ATMs and online banking are currently unavailable. Merchant services are up and running. The use of debit and credit cards is encouraged when possible. Yigo Branch is open for cash-only withdrawals limited to $250 per customer.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 4 - Operational Bank ATMs and Services; Price Gouging Prohibited

JIC Recovery Release No. 3 - JIC Aware of Viral Message Circulating

The Joint Information Center (JIC) is aware of a viral message circulating on WhatsApp regarding Individual Assistance.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 3 - JIC Aware of Viral Message Circulating

JIC Recovery Release No. 2 - Emergency Shelters Update; Guam EPA Updates; Services That Are Operational

Emergency Shelters Update:
Effectively immediately the AsTumbo Elementary School, B.P. Carbullido Elementary School, and Merizo Martyrs Memorial School shelters are closed. Residents who have been displaced by Typhoon Mawar can seek safety at the following emergency shelters:

Northern Emergency Shelters: Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School, Upi Elementary School, and Wettengel Elementary School

Central Emergency Shelters: George Washington High School

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 2 - Emergency Shelters Update; Guam EPA Updates; Services That Are Operational

JIC Recovery Release No. 1 - Recovery Efforts Continue

Critical and Essential GovGuam Employees:

As of 5 p.m. Thursday, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero placed the island in Condition of Readiness (COR). All essential and critical Government of Guam employees are to report to the worksite to assess for damages. All others are to report to their supervisors. For agencies whose payroll is processed by the Department of Administration, payroll data was transmitted earlier this week.

Read more about JIC Recovery Release No. 1 - Recovery Efforts Continue

JIC Release No. 30 - Guam in COR 4; JRM in TCCOR 1R as of 5 PM; Response Efforts Underway

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has placed the island in Condition of Readiness (COR) 4 as of 5 p.m. today, May 25, 2023, in the wake of Typhoon Mawar’s exit from the Marianas.

Read more about JIC Release No. 30 - Guam in COR 4; JRM in TCCOR 1R as of 5 PM; Response Efforts Underway

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