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.

GHS/OCD Host Contests for National Preparedness Month

Throughout the month of September, Guam will join the nation in celebrating National Preparedness Month (NPM) and promoting the importance of planning and preparing for man-made and natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods. This year’s NPM theme is, “A Lasting Legacy. Preparing for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.”

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will host a poster contest through September for Guam based schools, with opportunities to win prizes at the end of the month.

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GHS/OCD Promotes September as National Preparedness Month

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) invite the island to celebrate September as National Preparedness Month (NPM). To commemorate the month, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero will declare NPM with a proclamation signing on Friday, September 2, at 11:30 a.m., at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.

The 2022 NPM theme is “A Lasting Legacy. The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.”

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1118 - COVID-19 Test Results: 80 New Cases, 21 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 80 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,118 specimens collected August 22, 2022. Twenty-nine (29) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 57,441 officially reported cases, 389 deaths, 616 cases in active isolation, and 56,436 not in active isolation.

21 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Impassable Roadways Reported; Flood Advisory Remains in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for Guam until 11 a.m. Due to flooding from heavy rainfall, the following roads have been reported impassable:

Rt. 1, Piti, near Polaris Pt., both north and southbound lanes impassable for smaller vehicles
Rt. 2, by the Agat residential transfer station, both north and southbound lanes impassable for smaller vehicles
Rt. 17, Cross Island Rd., near the GPA substation, both north and southbound lanes impassable for smaller vehicles

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

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tiyan Guam has issued a flood advisory for Guam until 11 a.m.

Heavy rainfall is occurring. Up to 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall of up to 1 to 2 inches is expected.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Dededo, Tamuning, Yigo, Mangilao, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Barrigada, Yona, Hagatna Heights, Andersen AFB, Talofofo, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Inarajan, Asan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita and Umatac.

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

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1117 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 155 New Cases, 18 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 155 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 155 new cases of COVID-19 from 3,689 specimens analyzed from tests administered August 20 – 22, 2022:

August 22: 31 of 912 test positive for COVID-19
August 21: 47 of 1,182 test positive for COVID-19
August 20: 77 of 1,595 test positive for COVID-19

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Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Practice Caution on the Roadways

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches is expected, resulting in minor flooding.

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

If driving, be alert for low visibilities and slippery roads in heavy rain;
Slow down where water is ponding on the road;

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution in Heavy Showers this Afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 3 p.m. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Brief flooding is possible in poor drainage areas, streams and river basins.

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

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1116 - COVID-19 Test Results: 102 New Cases, 18 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 102 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,862 specimens collected August 18, 2022. Eleven (11) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 57,206 officially reported cases, 389 deaths, 504 cases in active isolation, and 56,313 not in active isolation.

18 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1115 - COVID-19 Test Results: 64 New Cases, 25 Hospitalized; COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 64 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,306 specimens collected August 17, 2022. Eight (8) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 57,104 officially reported cases, 389 deaths, 488 cases in active isolation, and 56,227 not in active isolation.

25 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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