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.

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 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.4 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches is expected.

Heavy rain from thunderstorms and overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1113 - COVID-19 Test Results: 109 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; 387th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 109 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 109 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,072 specimens collected August 15, 2022. Fifteen (15) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 56,913 officially reported cases, 387 deaths, 658 cases in active isolation, and 55,868 not in active isolation.

27 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Practice Caution in Heavy Showers Through the Afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a short term forecast for Guam and Guam coastal waters. Through 5 p.m., a series of westward-moving heavy showers and a few thunderstorms will bring up to an inch-and-a-half of rainfall across much of central and northern Guam and nearby coastal waters. Some of these heavy showers could be accompanied by lightning.

If outside or in a boat, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard. If driving, be alert for sudden downpours and water ponding on the roads.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1112 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases, 26 Hospitalized; 386th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 179 new cases of COVID-19 from 3,808 specimens analyzed from tests administered August 13 – 15, 2022:

August 15: 22 of 746 test positive for COVID-19
August 14: 96 of 1,611 test positive for COVID-19
August 13: 61 of 1,451 test positive for COVID-19

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Showers and Gusty Winds Expected for Mariners; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a marine weather statement for Guam coastal waters. A line of heavy showers, and possibly a few thunderstorms, are over shore waters east of Guam, moving west at 15 to 20 knots. This line of showers and storms is capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots, and will likely move to waters west of Guam by this afternoon.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1111 - Special Vaccination Clinic for Children 6 Months to 11 Years Available Tomorrow; COVID-19 Test Results: 175 New Cases, 23 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Special Vaccination Clinic for Children 6 Months to 11 Years Available TOMORROW

DPHSS will hold a special COVID-19 vaccination clinic for all eligible children, 6 months to 11 years only, at the Agana Shopping Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. Last sign-in is at 2:30 p.m. Pediatricians will be available at the children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic to answer questions from parents/guardians.

COVID-19 Test Results: 175 New Cases Reported

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Wetter Weather Possible Next Week; Be Alert for Additional Advisories

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office is monitoring for a series of possible disturbances that could bring heavy rain to Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from Monday, August 15 to Friday, August 19, 2022.

NWS provided a hydrologic outlook for Guam. Sufficient heavy rain could cause urban and small stream flooding. Rainfall amounts of up to six (6) inches are possible, although many areas will get less.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1109 - COVID-19 Test Results: 141 New Cases, 24 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 141 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 141 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,402 specimens collected August 9, 2022. Fourteen (14) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 56,367 officially reported cases, 384 deaths, 1,351 cases in active isolation, and 54,632 not in active isolation.

24 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 that struck 221 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 47.4 km, at 3:36 p.m. (ChST).

There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake.

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Community Encouraged to Register for the 2022 Great Guam ShakeOut

Guam will soon take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut. On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at exactly 10:20 a.m. (ChST), participants will practice the earthquake response procedure; “Drop, Cover and Hold On” from wherever they are. The drill will last for one minute.

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