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.

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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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 11 a.m. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. Seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1108 - Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 109 New Cases, 28 Hospitalized; 384th 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 1,401 specimens collected August 8, 2022. Nineteen (19) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 56,226 officially reported cases, 384 deaths, 1,210 cases in active isolation, and 54,632 not in active isolation.

28 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-12 Amendment 1

DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-12 Amendment 1

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Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 10:15 p.m. this evening. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as necessary. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. Seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:

NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1106 - Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-21; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 192 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; 383rd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-21

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Port Authority AHAWS Siren to be Tested Today, August 8

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) will conduct a test of the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) siren remotely from the Port Authority of Guam (PAG) location today, August 8, 2022, at 3 p.m.

The siren test from PAG is being conducted to assess operations. Residents, visitors and motorists surrounding the PAG AHAWS siren can expect to hear pre-scripted voice messaging announcing the start and end of the test, and the “Alert” tone.

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1105 - COVID-19 Test Results: 103 New Cases, 28 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 103 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 103 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,508 specimens collected August 4, 2022. Seven (7) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 55,925 officially reported cases, 382 deaths, 1,023 cases in active isolation, and 54,520 not in active isolation.

28 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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JIC RELEASE NO. 1104 - COVID-19 Test Results: 76 New Cases, 24 Hospitalized; Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-20; Additional COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Test Results: 76 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,322 specimens collected August 3, 2022. Twelve (12) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 55,822 officially reported cases, 382 deaths, 1,285 cases in active isolation, and 54,155 not in active isolation.

24 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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